salopetten.
/saləˈpɛt/ A pair of overalls or dungarees of a kind worn originally in France by workmen and later introduced for general wear, esp. as a skiing garment. Also in plural.
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1972 Guardian 31 Oct. 11/2 Basically, the salopette is a Frenchman's overalls with a high waist, a bib front and adjustable shoulder straps, modified for skiing only by a snow cuff fitting snugly round your ankles.
1973 Country Life 21 June 1847/2 A summer salopette suit in glazed cotton.
1974 N. Freeling Dressing of Diamond 130 The old man..in his sleeveless vest and bib-and-brace salopette.
1977 Guardian 16 Mar. 9/2 Peter Blacklay is a doctor and he made a pair of bright red and blue nylon salopettes in a weekend.
1978 Daily Tel. 2 Feb. 15/4 Salopettes are far warmer and more comfortable..than stretch ski pants.
1980 Woman's Jrnl. Jan. 35/1 He wears a navy blue salopette.
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