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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

skirted

/skɜːrtd/ verb · British & US
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What does skirted mean?

verb

Past participle of skirt. To cut or remove the skirt or lower edge of something, especially a garment or a piece of fabric.

Example

"The seamstress skirted the hem of the dress to give it a more modern look."

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