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overskirt

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈəʊvəˌskɜːt/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A skirt worn visibly, especially over another layer, such as a petticoat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an outer skirt worn over another skirt

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: skirt

History

Etymology

From over- + skirt.