ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gymslip

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Gymslip is a noun meaning A sleeveless tunic with a pleated skirt, most commonly seen as part of a girl's school uniform.

Meaning

A sleeveless tunic with a pleated skirt, most commonly seen as part of a girl's school uniform.

Example Sentences

I've seen this child in her gymslip and school blouse […]
She'd swapped the print dress for a plain white blouse and brown gymslip.
Boarders wore navy pleated skirts with white blouses; day girls had brown gymslips, cream blouses and beige jumpers. Lisle stockings could be a nuisance, as were hats and gloves.

Word Forms

Synonyms for gymslip

Depending on context, synonyms include tunic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tunic, maillot, underslip, kilt, slip, swimsuit.

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