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Dirndle - Definition of Dirndle Skirt

By Ashley Kane, About.com

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1950s Dirndle Skirt with Petticoat

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Definition: A Dirndle is a mid calf length, full style skirt, with a gathered waist that was popular in the 1950s. The dirndle skirt style is a modified version of the traditional German maid's dress.
Alternate Spellings: Dirndl
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