dirndl skirt

Variant of dirndl

dirndl definition

dirndl (dʉrn′dəl)

noun

  1. a kind of dress with a full skirt, gathered waist, and closefitting bodice
  2. a full skirt with a gathered waist
    also dirndl skirt

Etymology: Ger dirndl(kleid), orig., (peasant) girl's (dress), dial. dim. of dirne, maid, girl < OHG diorna, servant girl, akin to OE theow, servant, slave

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