apron

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Earlier napron, from Old French naperon, diminutive of nappe (“‘tablecloth’”), from Latin nappa (“‘napkin’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈeɪ.pɹən/, SAMPA: /"eI.pr@n/
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[edit] Noun

Wikipedia

apron (plural aprons)

1. An article of clothing worn over the front of the torso and/or legs for protection from spills.
2. A hard surface bordering a structure or area.
   1. The paved area of an airport.
   2. The spreading end of a driveway.
   3. The paved area below the yellow line on a race track.
3. The sides of a tree’s canopy.

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