释义 |
gibson girl I. noun Usage: usually capitalized 1st G & often capitalized 2d G Etymology: after Charles Dana Gibson died 1944 American illustrator 1. : an American girl regarded as representative of the fashions and manners of the 1890s 2. [so called from the curved shape of the transmitter] : a portable crank-operated radio transmitter originally designed for use by aviators forced down at sea II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized 1st G & often capitalized 2d G : of or relating to a style in women's clothing characterized by high necks, full sleeves, and wasp waists |