pirate shirt en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpaɪɹət ˈʃɜɹt/ (General-American)
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- /ˌpaɪɹət ˈʃɜːt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From pirate + shirt, from its use by people portraying pirates.
Meanings
- Synonym of poet shirt (“a loose-fitting blouse with full bishop sleeves, usually decorated with large frills on the front and the cuffs”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pirate shirts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |