noun
- Plural of gymslip; sleeveless one-piece garments worn by schoolgirls, typically over a blouse, as part of a school uniform.
Usage: chiefly British; historical or dated in modern usage
Examples
- The schoolgirls wore their gymslips over white blouses as part of the uniform.
- In the 1950s, gymslips were a standard part of British school dress codes.
- She folded her gymslips carefully after washing them.
- The uniform consisted of gymslips, blazers, and straw hats.