miniskirt

miniskirt
miniskirted, adj.
/min"ee skerrt'/, n.
a very short skirt or skirt part, as of a coat or dress, ending several inches above the knee. Also called mini.
[1960-65; MINI(ATURE) + SKIRT]

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