mother hubbard
Definition
Noun: A long, loose-fitting, shapeless dress for women, typically featuring a high neckline and long sleeves, and worn without a belt.
Usage
The term specifically refers to a style of garment. It is often used in historical or descriptive contexts. * She wore a plain mother hubbard made of calico. * The character in the painting was dressed in a traditional mother hubbard.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe the style.
- The mother hubbard style was practical for housework.
Variants and Related Words
- Mother Hubbard: The term is often capitalized as a proper noun, referencing the nursery rhyme character "Old Mother Hubbard," from whom the dress style took its name.
Synonyms
- Smock: A loose, shirt-like garment, often worn over clothes for protection.
- Housecoat: A loose robe worn at home.
- Duster: A light, loose coat worn to protect clothes from dust.
Notes on Different Meanings
This term has one primary meaning as a type of dress. It should not be confused with the nursery rhyme character "Old Mother Hubbard" herself, though the garment is named after her.
Noun
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a woman's loose unbelted dress
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