"countrywear" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From country + -wear. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|country|wear}} country + -wear Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} countrywear (uncountable)
  1. Clothing to be worn in the country. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Clothing
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