refaixo

Galician

Etymology

From re- + faixa.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [reˈfai̯ʃʊ]

Noun

refaixo m (plural refaixos)

  1. underskirt; petticoat
    • 1894, Luís Otero Pimentel, Truada de rapaces:
      Galán que estás no canizo
      bota castañas pra baixo
      que anque non teño mandil
      apárochas no refaixo.
      Gallant up there in the loft
      throw some chestnuts down,
      even if I have no apron
      I'll catch them with my petticoat

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