apron

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A woman holding holly in her apron.

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

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[edit] Noun

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Singular
apron

Plural
aprons

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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