pettino

Italian (Fiorentino)

noun
Definitions
  • piece added to the apron of maids, nannies, etc., which rises to cover the chest
  • (fashion) chest part of a button-down shirt, detached and starched
  • (fashion) part of a women's dress, detached from the rest, covering the chest

Etymology

Suffix from Italian petto (chest, breast).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

petto

Gloss

chest, breast

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Property

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