hobble skirt

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noun

a woman's skirt that is very narrow at the bottom, causing the wearer to walk with short, mincing steps.

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Origin of hobble skirt

First recorded in 1910–15

Words nearby hobble skirt

hobbit, hobbits, hobble, hobblebush, hobbledehoy, hobble skirt, Hobbs, hobby, hobby farmer, hobbyhorse, hobbyist

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How to use hobble skirt in a sentence

Assad-affiliated Christian militias skirt around the territory of rival groups aligned with the YPG.
In One Corner of Syria, Christmas Spirit Somehow Manages to Survive|Peter Schwartzstein|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Traitz then claimed Cosby convinced her to get back in the car, took her to a shop to buy a new skirt, and that was that.
Bill Cosby’s Long List of Accusers (So Far): 18 Alleged Sexual Assault Victims Between 1965-2004|Marlow Stern|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The coat, with fitted bodice, nipped-in waist, and full skirt, created a familiar silhouette for Kate.
Kate Middleton, the Preggers Fashion Princess|Tom Sykes|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her old sister, Marianne, had showed up to her polling place wearing a black skirt, black top, and black heels.
Meet Gina Raimondo, the Only Democratic Star of 2014|David Freedlander|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

On stage, Amber spoofed Sarah Palin in a topknot and librarian glasses, yanking a toy gun and stuffed moose from her skirt.
Best Career Arc Ever: From Burlesque To Bartending|Anne Berry|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
These form one of the many island groups that hang like a fringe or festoon on the skirt of the continent of Asia.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade
She was dressed in her brightest skirt and fairly shone with the abundance of cheap jewelry she wore.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade
He thrust one hand into his gold-coloured skirt, and produced a glass bottle full of some very cheap perfume from Europe.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens
She wore a dust-colored habit with divided skirt, and a soft felt hat and gloves of the same shade.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
She seized her skirt drying before the fire and wrapped it around her bare shoulders as she ran through the outer door.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose

British Dictionary definitions for hobble skirt

hobble skirt

noun

a long skirt, popular between 1910 and 1914, cut so narrow at the ankles that it hindered walking

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