Morning-dress

Morning-dress

Morning-dress (engl.), in England der Anzug, den man beim Ausgang und bei Besuchen trägt, im Gegensatz zum evening-dress, in dem man beim Diner und nachher erscheint.


http://www.zeno.org/Meyers-1905. 1905–1909.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Schlagen Sie auch in anderen Wörterbüchern nach:

  • morning dress — n. Informal formal daytime dress for men, including a cutaway (morning coat) …   English World dictionary

  • morning dress — n [U] especially BrE men s formal clothes that include a morning coat, trousers, and a ↑top hat, worn at daytime ceremonies such as weddings …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • morning dress — morning ,dress noun uncount MAINLY BRITISH a man s formal suit …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • Morning dress — Not to be confused with mourning dress. Western dress codes Formal wear Formal (including morning dress) Semi formal Informal Smart casual Business casual Casual Active attire …   Wikipedia

  • morning dress — noun 1. formal attire for men during the daytime • Hypernyms: ↑attire, ↑garb, ↑dress • Part Meronyms: ↑swallow tailed coat, ↑swallowtail, ↑morning coat 2. a woman s informal dress for housework …   Useful english dictionary

  • morning dress — noun Formal day wear consisting of a (usually) gray tailcoat and matching trousers, grey top hat, white shirt and tie or cravat. Morning dress can be worn up to 5 …   Wiktionary

  • morning dress — N UNCOUNT Morning dress is a suit that is worn by men for very formal occasions such as weddings. It consists of a grey or black coat that is longer at the back than the front, grey trousers, a white shirt, a grey tie, and often a top hat …   English dictionary

  • morning dress — noun a man s formal dress of morning coat and striped trousers …   English new terms dictionary

  • morning dress — /ˈmɔnɪŋ drɛs/ (say mawning dres) noun formal dress used in daytime, as at weddings, etc., consisting for men typically of morning coat, light grey striped trousers, a light coloured top hat, etc …  

  • morning dress — 1. formal daytime apparel for men, including striped pants, a cutaway, and a silk hat. 2. a simple dress for wear in the home; housedress. Cf. evening dress. [1690 1700] * * * …   Universalium

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”