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jumper (1)

jump·er [ júmpər ] (plural jump·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. sleeveless outer dress: a sleeveless dress designed for wearing over a blouse or sweater
She was wearing a plaid jumper with a long-sleeved white blouse.

2. U.K. dress 
Same as  sweater (sense 1)


[Mid-17th century. Probably <jump "man's short coat," alteration of jupe, via French< Arabic jubba]
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