Definition of Pinny

1. Noun. A sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing.

Exact synonyms: Jumper, Pinafore
Generic synonyms: Dress, Frock

Definition of Pinny

1. Noun. A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes. ¹

2. Noun. (colloquial) A simple jersey worn to denote teams or groups. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pinny

1. a pinafore [n -NIES] - See also: pinafore

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pinny

pinnipedia
pinnipeds
pinnock
pinnocks
pinnoed
pinnothere
pinnotheres
pinnula
pinnulae
pinnular
pinnulas
pinnulate
pinnulated
pinnule
pinnules
pinny (current term)
pinnywinkles
pinochle
pinochles
pinocle
pinocles
pinocyte
pinocytic
pinocytose
pinocytosed
pinocytoses
pinocytosing
pinocytosis
pinocytotic
pinocytotic vesicle

Literary usage of Pinny

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register (1909)
"Unto W ill m pinny of Hardington 20s., and to Johane his wife 10s., and to every of his children 10s. apiece. To Edmond pinny, one other of the sons of my ..."

2. The English Catalogue of Booksby Sampson Low by Sampson Low (1908)
"07 pinny Magazine (The). Vol. 34. jto. 25. 6d. CASSELL, May 07 pinny Magazine (The). Vol. 35. Svo, 2s. 6d. ... 07 pinny Postage—Copy of letters, &c. ijf'. ..."

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