Day 1772
26 Apr 2026

dress

/dɹɛs/

noun
An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes skirts below the waist.Apparel, clothing.The system of furrows on the face of a millstone.A dress rehearsal.

verb
To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).To clothe oneself; to put on clothes.To put on the uniform and equipment necessary to play the game.Of a man, to allow the genitals to fall to one side or other within the trousers.To prepare (food) for cooking, especially by seasoning it.To prepare oneself; to make ready.To adorn, ornament.To ornament (a ship) by hoisting the national colours at the peak and mastheads, and setting the jack forward; when "dressed full", the signal flags and pennants are added.To prepare (a set) by installing the props, scenery, etc.To treat (a wound, or wounded person).To prepare for use; to fit for any use; to render suitable for an intended purpose; to get ready.To prepare the surface of (a material; usually stone or lumber).To manure (land).To bolt or sift flour.(sometimes imperative) To arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust to a straight line and at proper distance; to align.To break and train for use, as a horse or other animal.