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kirtle

/kɜːrtl/ noun · British & US
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What does kirtle mean?

noun

A type of skirt, especially one worn in the 16th to 18th centuries. A kirtle can also refer to a woman's underskirt.

Example

"The historical reenactor wore a kirtle under her overdress to complete her 18th-century costume."

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