suicide smock n.— «A year-and-a-half-ago, Grove tried to kill himself, according to court documents. For that reason, the Boulder County Jail has placed him on suicide watch, and in his mug shot—the one with his hair standing wildly on...
frog v. to unravel a knitted garment. Also frog stitch v., to intentionally rip out a seam, and n., an intentionally ripped seam. Etymological Note: While it is possible that, as frequently stated, frog does come from the admonishment of “rip...
man-dress n. among English-speaking troops stationed in Iraq, the dishdasha (also dishdash or thobe), a long robe-like garment commonly worn by men in Arab countries. It is similar to a jellaba without a hood. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
steeking n.— «I’m looking for advice on “steeking,” which is the traditional technique of knitting a fairisle garment in the round and then cutting into it for armholes, neck, etc.» —“Advice for steeking?” by...
boy beater n. a ribbed white cotton tank top; a wife beater. Etymological Note: Parallel to the masculine garment, a wife beater. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)