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
布