bawneen
English
/ˈbɔːniːn/
noun
Definitions
- (Ireland) Woven wool or flannel; especially undyed, unbleached wool.
- (Ireland) A traditional Irish "Aran" sweater.
- (Ireland) A waistcoat with sleeves, typically worn by labourers and fishermen.
Etymology
Borrowed from Irish báinín (wool).
Origin
Irish (Donegal)
báinín
Gloss
wool
Concept
Semantic Field
Clothing and grooming
Ontological Category
Person/Thing