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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Princess.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In dressmaking, noting the form and style of a long gown for women, made in one continuous piece without drapery, and fitting closely.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective A term applied to a lady's long, close-fitting dress made with waist and skirt in one.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[French, from Old French, princess; see princess.]

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