Differences between British English & American words
Clothes

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British English |
American English |
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Trousers |
Pants |
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Pants / Underwear / Knickers |
Underwear / panties |
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briefs/underpants |
shorts/jockey shorts |
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Jumper / Pullover / Sweater / |
Sweater |
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Pinafore Dress |
Jumper |
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Vest |
Undershirt |
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Waistcoat |
Vest |
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Wellington Boots / Wellies |
Galoshes |
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Mac (slang for Macintosh) |
Rain Coat |
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Plimsolls |
Gym Shoes |
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Trainers |
Sneakers |
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Braces |
Suspenders |
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Suspenders |
Holds up stockings |
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Dressing Gown |
Robe |
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Nappy |
Diaper |
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Pinny / Apron |
Apron |
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Polo Neck |
Turtle Neck |
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Dressing Gown |
Bath Robe |
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Swimming costume / Cozzy |
Bathing Suit |
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Dungarees |
Overalls |
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dressing-gown |
bathrobe |
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bootlace/shoelace |
shoestring |
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bowler/hard hat |
derby |
+ نوشته شده در 20 May 2012 ساعت 22:42 توسط سامان دلخواه
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