See Also: pinafore(dictionary)
pinafore(dictionary)

pinafore (oh)



[Date: 1700-1800; Origin: pin + afore 'in front' ( AFOREMENTIONED)]
also 'pinafore .dress BrE a dress that does not cover your arms and under which you wear a shirt or blouse
American Equivalent: jumper
also pinny BrE informal
a loose piece of clothing that does not cover your arms, worn over your clothes to keep them clean