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| pan·nier [ pánnyər, pánnee ər ] (plural pan·niers) |
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1. basket on pack animal: a large basket, often one of a pair, that is placed on the back of a horse, donkey, or other pack animal
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2. U.S. basket carried on somebody's back: a basket that can be carried on a person's back
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3. bag on bicycle: one of a pair of bags carried on either side of the back or front wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle
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4. framework to widen skirt: a framework of cane worn by women in the 18th century at each side of the hips to widen a skirt
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5. overskirt looped up at hips: an overskirt looped up at the hips to show the underskirt and give the impression of fullness, worn by women in the second half of the 19th century
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| [13th century. Via Old French pannier< Latin panarium "breadbasket" < panis "bread"] |
