"plain dress" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} plain dress (uncountable)
  1. A style of clothing emphasizing simplicity and modesty, traditionally worn by several Protestant groups including Mennonites, Hutterites, Amish people, Quakers, and Moravians. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Clothing, Protestantism, Quakerism Related terms: plain speech
    Sense id: en-plain_dress-en-noun-Y2xeMNZ7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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