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The word "skirt" originates from the Old Norse word "skyrta," which means a shirt or tunic. It evolved through Middle English as "skirte" and "skert," referring to a garment that hangs down from the waist. Over time, it became specifically associated with the outer garment worn by women. The term's usage has expanded to encompass various styles and lengths of women's clothing.
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Who invented the mini skirt?
Mary Quant invented the skirt as well as the mini skirt in the 1960s.
Who invented the skirt?
Lots of poeple have the misinformed belief that Mary Quant invented the skirt. Mary Quant definitely did NOT invent the skirt at all, she promoted a shortening of the skirt and thus is credited with inventing the MINI skirt , though the skirt itself existed thousands of years before that woman was even born. The invention of the skirt is lost in antiquities but was worn by both males and females thousands of years ago.
Where did the word skirt originate from?
First attested c.1300, as "lower part of a woman's dress," from Old Norse skyrta "shirt"
When was the mini skirt first worn?
The mini skirt first began being worn by a few in 1966 and became popular in 1967. The designer of the mini skirt was John Bates.
Who invented the first skirt?
Skirts have been worn by both men and women for centuries. A skirt, woven from straw, was found dating back to 3900 BC. Mary Quant is credited for inventing the first mini-skirt.
What is the Kikuyu word for the English word skirt?
thikati is the Kikuyu word for the English word skirt.
What is a 5 letter word for tartan skirt?
A word for a tartan skirt is plaid.
What is the Luhya word for skirt?
The African Luhya word for the English term 'skirt' is "iskati".
What is name for German skirt?
The German word for skirt is Rock.
What are the Esperanto words for pants and skirt?
The Esperanto words for pants and skirt are pantalonoj and jupo.
How many syllables are in the word skirt?
The word skirt has only one syllable. The word is pronounced with a single stress point.
Where does the word skirt come from?
The word skirt comes from Old Norse and was borrowed back in the 14th century
Which letter in the word skirt is furthest from N in the alphabet?
which letter in the word skirt is furthest from n in the alpabet
How do you say skirt in German?
The word for "skirt" in German is "Rock".
What are some homonyms for the word skirt?
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What does part com mean?
The word part com- means together
What does the word com mean?
what does the word com mean as like a website and at the end it says .com
