"dayclothes" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdeɪ.kləʊ(ð)z/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈdeɪ.kloʊ(ð)z/ [General-American]
Etymology: From day + clothes. Etymology templates: {{com|en|day|clothes}} day + clothes Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} dayclothes pl (plural only)
  1. (somewhat uncommon) Synonym of daywear. Tags: plural, plural-only, uncommon Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: daywear [synonym, synonym-of]
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