frakkiliivi

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • A normally white (on some occasions black) waistcoat designed to be used as part of men's formal evening dress.

Etymology

Affix from Finnish frakki (white tie, tailcoat, men's formal evening dress, dress coat) + Finnish liivi (vest, waistcoat).

Origin

Finnish

liivi

Gloss

vest, waistcoat

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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