"long-john" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun|head=long-john}} long-john
  1. (used attributively as a modifier) Of or relating to long johns (the undergarment). Tags: attributive Synonyms: long john, longjohn
    Sense id: en-long-john-en-noun-FzOChD07 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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