Textiles and Dress

Apron

An apron is a garment covering the front of the body, over clothing, to protect the clothing underneath. They have several purposes, most commonly to protect clothes and skin from stains and marks, and also worn as a decoration, for hygienic reasons, as part of a uniform, or as protection from acid, allergens, excessive heat, etc. It can also be used at workstations to hold extra tools and pieces in pockets, and protect from dust and unwanted materials. As a top layer that covers the front body, the apron is also worn as a uniform, adornment, ceremonial garb (e.g. Masonic apron) or fashion statement. The word comes from Old French napron, meaning a small piece of cloth. Over time "a napron" became "an apron", a linguistic evolution called rebracketing.

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