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pagne

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\ ˈpȧnʸ \
plural -s

Definition of pagne

: a native costume worn especially in Africa and consisting typically of a long rectangular often brightly colored or decorated piece of cloth that is wrapped tightly about the torso with the ends usually falling free or that is used as a loincloth or undergarment

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History and Etymology for pagne

French, from Spanish paño cloth, from Latin pannus

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“Pagne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pagne. Accessed 4 Jun. 2020.

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