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shirtwaist

Syllabification: (shirt·waist)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHərtˌwāst/
Definition of shirtwaist

noun

North American
  • a woman’s blouse that resembles a shirt.
  • (also shirtwaist dress or shirtwaister) a woman’s dress with a seam at the waist, its bodice incorporating a collar and buttons in the style of a shirt.

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