dungarees

Dungaree is typically associated with working clothes, here seen on mechanics working on a North American T-6 TexanTexan trainer during the Second World War.

Meaning

Noun

Heavy denim pants or trousers, usually with bib and braces, worn especially as work clothing.

Origin

From Hindi डूंगरी ("coarse calico"), from the name of a village.

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