单词 | housecoat |
释义 | > as lemmashousecoat housecoat n. any of various kinds of informal coat worn in the house; esp. a (now usually woman's) dressing gown. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > dress, robe, or gown > types of > for specific purpose > for wear at home housecoat1830 rest gown1893 brunch coat1933 brunchy1942 1830 L. Ritchie Game of Life II. xi. 136 He looked..in every respect like a man who was not afraid to romp with his children, and kiss his wife, and call his morning gown a house-coat. 1866 H. James Landscape Painter in Atlantic Monthly Feb. 185/2 The old man was in his house-coat and slippers. 1915 Vogue 1 Sept. 118/3 (advt.) House Coat of Albatross... A graceful, comfortable and serviceable garment for Negligee wear. 1973 J. Wainwright Pride of Pigs 50 She..slipped a housecoat over her nightdress and made her way downstairs. 2003 N. Slater Toast 186 Mummy never wore mascara, or perfume bought from a woman who came to the door, or walked around in a quilted nylon ‘housecoat.’ < as lemmas |
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