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dirndl Definition


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dirndl
noun
    1. A traditional alpine peasant-woman's dress, with a tight-fitting bodice and a very full skirt.
    2. A skirt that is tight at the waist and wide at the lower edge.
      Form: dirndl skirt
Etymology: 20c: German dialect, from dirne girl.



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