What does shirtwaister mean?
Definitions for shirtwaister
shirt·wais·ter
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word shirtwaister.
Princeton's WordNet
shirtwaist, shirtwaisternoun
a blouse with buttons down the front
"in Britain they call a shirtwaist a shirtwaister"
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shirtwaisternoun
A woman's dress, the bodice of which is in the style of a shirt (with buttons down the front)
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shirtwaister
A shirtwaister is a type of dress styled after a man's shirt, with a turnover collar and buttons down the front. It is typically belted at the waist, hence the term 'waist' in shirtwaister. It originated in the late 19th century and was popular throughout the 20th century.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shirtwaister in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shirtwaister in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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