midinette
/ˌmɪdɪˈnɛt/
noun
- A young woman who works in a Parisian fashion house or as a seamstress, especially one known for being lively and fashionable.
- The novel tells the story of a midinette who dreams of becoming a famous designer in Paris.
- In old photographs, the midinettes of the 1920s wore chic clothes even while working.
- The museum exhibit featured the tools and uniforms of midinettes from the early 1900s.
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