dare-alln.
One who or that which dares all; a covering that braves all weather, a ‘dread-nought’. Also attributive or as adj.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > [noun] > manufactured in specific way > water or wind-proofed > article of
waterproof1763
mackintosh1836
dare-all1840
mucking-togs1842
dicky1883
oilskin1884
oily1886
showerproof1887
rainproof1890
mac1901
windproof1937
rain mac1966
foulie1978
the mind > emotion > courage > daring > venturousness > [adjective]
adventurousc1475
temeratc1560
venturous1576
dangerous1611
adventuresome1628
ventorious1640
venturesome1677
daresome1854
furthersome1862
dare-all1902
1840 T. Hook Fitzherbert I. xi. 120 Enveloped in mackintoshes, great-coats, dare-alls, boas and oilskins.
1902 Daily Chron. 18 Mar. 3/2 Their dare-all Vikings came sailing over the sea to possess themselves of our homes.
1939 ‘A. Bridge’ Four-part Setting iii. 29 This had developed in her..a dare-all and try-all attitude which didn't really belong to her character.
1942 E. Partridge Usage & Abusage 97/1 Venturesome journalists and dareall writers should employ them with care and discretion.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1894; most recently modified version published online June 2019).
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