pinner
/'pinə/
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.
Noun
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a woman's cap with two long flaps pinned on
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