English

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A transparent overskirt worn over another skirt

Etymology

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From over- +‎ skirt.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈəʊvəˌskɜːt/

Noun

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overskirt (plural overskirts)

  1. A skirt worn visibly, especially over another layer, such as a petticoat.
    • 2009 July 19, Anita Gates, “Goofy Fun, With Dapper Men”, in New York Times[1]:
      Agnès’s dress is very attractive too, but the overskirt did remind me of some old Ralph Lauren sheets I used to have.