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battle-dress
[f. battle n. + dress n. 2.]
A soldier's normal ‘undress’ khaki uniform, consisting essentially of a tunic and trousers. Also attrib. and transf.
1938Times 1 June 7/3 The experimental ‘battle-dress’ is being tried on a large scale this year. 1940Hutchinson's Pict. Hist. War 14 Feb.–9 Apr. 93 The men have discarded their kilts for the more suitable battle dress. 1963Guardian 29 Jan. 7/7 A plain, natural shantung dress has a matching battledress top. |