English Dictionary

cover-slut

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈkʌvɚslʌt/

名詞

廃用 広義 比喩的用法

(obsolete) An apron or pinafore, worn to hide slovenliness (such as dirt, stains or tears) in the clothing beneath.

日本語の意味

（廃語）服の下に付けるエプロン、またはピナフォア。衣服の下にある汚れ、シミ、破れなどを隠すために着用される。

She tied on a faded cover-slut before answering the door, hoping to conceal the stains and tears on her dress.

彼女はドアに出る前に色あせた前掛けを締めて、ドレスに付いた汚れや裂け目を隠そうとした。

意味（1）

(obsolete) An apron or pinafore, worn to hide slovenliness (such as dirt, stains or tears) in the clothing beneath.

Nor let your women there appear / With dirty ſmock-ſleeves, foul head-geare, / With Cover-ſlut from Neck to Toe, / As Maids to morning Lectures go.

意味（2）

(obsolete, by extension, figuratively) Any surface appearance hiding something underneath.

Fie, madam, you'll ruin the sex! Husband, say ye? A mere thing—a cover-slut of custom!

cover-sluts （ plural ）