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Crimean shirt
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English
Etymology
So named as this style of shirt was used in the Crimean War (1853-1856).
Noun
A wide, flannel, buttonless long-sleeved shirt with collar and V-neck formerly worn by labourers.
en 5 May 1868 The Colonist Nelson 1107 1 [advertisement] But should forgotten be these names, In life's incessant round,One famous institution lives, The Crimean war did found.When stormy winter's frosts and snows Brought suffering on our men;Invention formed the CRIMEAN SHIRT, And made them warm again.
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