First Known Use: before 12th century
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shirt
noun \ˈshərt\
: a piece of clothing for the upper body that has sleeves and usually a collar and buttons down the front
Full Definition of SHIRT
1
: a garment for the upper part of the body: as a : a cloth garment usually having a collar, sleeves, a front opening, and a tail long enough to be tucked inside trousers or a skirt b : undershirt
2
: all or a large part of one's money or resources <lost his shirt on that business deal>
— shirt·less \-ləs\ adjective
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Origin of SHIRT
Middle English shirte, from Old English scyrte; akin to Old Norse skyrta shirt, Old English scort short
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shirt
noun \ˈshərt\
Definition of SHIRT for Kids
: a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body usually with sleeves and often a collar
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