förkläde

Swedish

noun
Definitions
  • apron; An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso for protection from spills.
  • (dated) chaperon, a person who follows, and is supposed to protect the honour of a young woman when meeting men.

Etymology

Compound from Swedish för (for, bow front, capable, able, stout) + Swedish kläde (cloth).

Origin

Swedish

kläde

Gloss

cloth

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji

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