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Crimean shirt en · NOUN

Etymology

So named as this style of shirt was used in the Crimean War (1853-1856).

Meanings

  1. A wide, flannel, buttonless long-sleeved shirt with collar and V-neck formerly worn by labourers.

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Crimean shirts Number=Plur lexicographic

wikipedia: Crimean War