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| ao dai |
(Vietnamese) the costume traditionally worn by women in Vietnam, having loose-fitting trousers and a long tunic. |
| carmagnole |
the costume worn by the revolutionaries, consisting of a short loose jacket with wide lapels, black pants, a red cap, and a tricolored girdle, or the jacket alone. [1/2 definitions] |
| costume |
to provide with or dress in a costume. [1/4 definitions] |
| costumer |
a person who makes, sells, or rents costumes, as for costume parties or theater companies. |
| disguise |
something worn, such as a costume, mask, or the like, to hide one's identity. [1/4 definitions] |
| dress rehearsal |
the last full rehearsal of a play or other production before performance, done in full costume. |
| fancy dress |
a masquerade costume, esp. one that represents a particular period or class of person. |
| getup |
(informal) a set or combination of clothing and decoration; outfit; costume. [1/2 definitions] |
| masquerade |
to wear a costume. [1/4 definitions] |
| motley |
a jester's costume. [1/4 definitions] |
| sporran |
a leather purse or pouch, often covered with fur, that is worn hanging in front of the kilt as part of the dress costume of Scottish Highlanders. |
| swimming costume |
a British word for a garment worn for swimming. "Swimming costume" has the same meaning as "bathing suit." |
| trick or treat |
a tradition practiced by children at Halloween, consisting of calling on neighbors while dressed in a costume and saying the words "trick or treat!" in order to receive a treat such as candy. [1/2 definitions] |
| trick-or-treat |
to take part in the Halloween custom of visiting neighbors while wearing a costume and asking for candy or other treats by saying the words "trick or treat!" |
| wig |
a head covering made of natural or artificial hair, worn to cover baldness or unsightly hair, or as an adornment, esp. as part of a costume. [1/2 definitions] |
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