kuitenparade

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈkœy̯.tə(n).paːˌraː.də/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) An occasion, often a gathering, where people show their "bare" calves that is uncovered by a skirt, trousers or another top layer of clothing but in older texts possibly covered by hosiery, as a violation of nineteenth and early twentieth century clothing norms.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish kuit (calf) + Dutch, Flemish parade (parade).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

parade

Gloss

parade

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