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Definition of saya in English: sayanoun ˈsʌɪə 1In Spain, especially Andalusia, and Spanish-speaking countries: an overskirt or short-sleeved overdress, typically black in colour, worn outdoors by women, often along with a mantilla or (especially in Latin America) a manta. Also called a basquina. Now chiefly historical. 2A long, wide skirt worn as part of traditional dress by Filipino women, now only on ceremonial occasions.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Carr (1772–1832), travel writer. From Spanish saya. Definition of saya in US English: sayanounˈsʌɪə 1In Spain, especially Andalusia, and Spanish-speaking countries: an overskirt or short-sleeved overdress, typically black in colour, worn outdoors by women, often along with a mantilla or (especially in Latin America) a manta. Also called a basquina. Now chiefly historical. 2A long, wide skirt worn as part of traditional dress by Filipino women, now only on ceremonial occasions.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Carr (1772–1832), travel writer. From Spanish saya. |