pinner

/'pinə/

Thân thiện

A woman wears a white pinner while working in the garden.

Definition

Noun: 1. A woman's cap with two long flaps pinned on: A type of historical headwear for women, typically featuring two long pieces of fabric or lace that could be pinned in place, often covering the ears or shoulders.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The portrait from the 18th century shows the lady wearing a delicate lace pinner.
  • In colonial America, a pinner was a common part of a woman's formal attire.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in historical, costume, or antiquarian contexts to describe period-specific fashion.
• It can sometimes refer more broadly to a person who pins or fastens things, but this usage is now archaic. The primary modern understanding is the historical cap.

Variants and Related Words

• Pinafore (n): A sleeveless apron-like garment, originally pinned to the front of a dress. While related through the root "pin," it is a different item of clothing.
• Mob cap: Another type of historical woman's cap, often simpler and more informal than a pinner.

Synonyms

• Cap (general term)
• Headdress (general term)
• Coif (a close-fitting cap)

Antonyms

• There are no direct antonyms, as it is a specific item. In a broad sense, being bareheaded or hatless is the opposite state.

Notes on Meaning

This word has a very specific and narrow meaning related to historical fashion. It is not a word commonly encountered in everyday modern English.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman's cap with two long flaps pinned on