noun

skirt

skirt

She is wearing a blue skirt.

She is wearing a blue skirt.

The skirt is too short for school.

The skirt is too short for school.

((a/the)) skirt an item of clothing She bought a new skirt.

Similar: (part of a) dress

From Old Norse 'skyrta' meaning 'shirt'. The meaning shifted over time to the lower body garment.

A very common item of clothing for women and girls. Easy to picture.

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