Midknee

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A height (for skirts etc.) around the middle of the knee. uncountable

    "Rather than introduce new silhouettes, couturiers spotlight the complete costume with accessorized hats, shoes, even hair and makeup. Skirts rise to midknee, but drop again by the end of the year."

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"Rather than introduce new silhouettes, couturiers spotlight the complete costume with accessorized hats, shoes, even hair and makeup. Skirts rise to midknee, but drop again by the end of the year."

Etymology

From mid- + knee.

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