dirndl
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dirndl

noun \ˈdərn-dəl\

Definition of DIRNDL

1
: a dress style with tight bodice, short sleeves, low neck, and gathered skirt
2
: a full skirt with a tight waistband

Origin of DIRNDL

short for German Dirndlkleid, from German dialect Dirndl girl + German Kleid dress
First Known Use: 1937

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