Garments worn for protection against dirt or danger. For garments worn for protection from weather, use "outerwear" or its narrower terms.
Broader Terms
<costume by function> (1566)
Narrower Terms
armor (160),
aprons (87),
bibs (41),
helmets (32),
smocks (26),
pinafores (8),
bracers (7),
sleeve protectors (2),
chaps (1),
coveralls (1)
Related Terms
leggings (9),
outerwear (790)
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