middy blouse


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middy blouse

n.
A woman's or child's loose blouse with a sailor collar.

middy blouse

n
(Clothing & Fashion) a blouse with a sailor collar, worn by women and children, esp formerly

mid′dy blouse`


n.
any of various loose, usu. hip-length pullover blouses with a sailor collar.
[1910–15]
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Noun1.middy blouse - blouse with a sailor collarmiddy blouse - blouse with a sailor collar    
middy
blouse - a top worn by women
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