Where does “dungarees” come from?
dungarees (English) comes from English dungaree, from Hindi डूंगरी — coarse calico.
dungarees (English): Heavy denim pants or trousers, usually with bib...
Definitions
- Heavy denim pants or trousers, usually with bib...
Ancestry of “dungarees”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | dungaree | Heavy denim fabric, often blue; blue jean... |
| 2 | Hindi | डूंगरी | coarse calico |