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peenie

nounclothing

sleeveless apron worn over clothes

a sleeveless apron or pinafore worn over clothes, often by children to protect their garments

Example in use

Mither pit a braw peenie on the bairn.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/PEE-nee/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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