English
blouson
Blouson comes from French blouse.
- Frenchc. 1600–presentblouse
- French, derivedc. 1600–presentblouson
- Englishearliest quotation 2009same form
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history not traced here.
Lineage
- Frenchc. 1600–presentblouse
- French, derivedc. 1600–presentblouson
- Englishearliest quotation 2009same form
Earliest quotation: 2009, Alessandra Stanley, TV ads adjust to the recession: “The mom, getting ready to leave, kisses the annoying…”
Every English word from French blouse
Today it means
noun A garment drawn tight at the waist with blousing hanging over the waistband; a blouse jacket.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / French blouse / blouson