单词 | midi- |
释义 | midi- comb. f. of mid a., middle a., in imitation of maxi- and mini-, denoting garments longer than mini- but shorter than maxi-, normally extending to mid-calf. Hence midi n.2, such a garment. So midi-length.
1967Word Study Dec. 3/2 In contrast to the miniskirt a skirt whose hemline comes as low as midcalf has been called a midiskirt. 1968Chicago Tribune 9 July 11. 1/7 A swaggering midi-coat that gives a new proportion to the trouser costume. 1969Sun 13 Mar. 8/2 The newsy midi hem-length (note midi, not maxi). 1969Internat. Herald Tribune (Paris) 6 Nov. 6/2 Almost every designer is nervously groping for the right length; it's touch and go whether the average woman will go for the maxis and midis. 1970Daily Tel. 14 Jan. 15/3 Hardy Amies proved yesterday..that the midi length only works if it is waisted or broken by a hip-belt. His spring collection was awash with midis. Ibid. 15/4 Midi-dresses with big ballooning sleeves, hip sashes, polo necks. 1971Petticoat 17 July 23 Baggage and General midi bumper boots, {pstlg}4. 1974Country Life 14 Feb. 334/2 A slim-cut, midi-length trench [coat]. |

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