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Definition of Pinafores
1. pinafore [n] - See also: pinafore
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pinafores
Literary usage of Pinafores
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Recollections and Reflections: An Auto of Half a Century and More by Wharton Jackson Green (1906)
"Primarily of these were, by alliteration, pedagogues, pinafores, and apparitions.
... pinafores ..."
2. In times of peril by George Alfred Henty (1881)
"... wear pinafores " Here Mrs. Hargreaves again entered the room, and Dick, jumping
up suddenly, said that it was quite time for him to be off. ..."
3. A Bowl of "Punch": Or, Selections from the London Charivari by Punch (London). (1844)
"Yes ; when I wore pinafores. FLYING DUTCHMAN. AWFUL CASE OF SMASHING !—FRIGHTFUL
NEGLIGENCE OF THE POLICE.—Feargus O'Conner passed his word last week at the ..."
4. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1912)
"The morning pinafores were of brown-and-white and blue-and- white checked gingham,
... The afternoon pinafores were also high- necked and long-sleeved, ..."
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