aproning
|a-pron-ing|
/ˈeɪprənɪŋ/
(apron)
protective garment
Etymology
'apron' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'naperon', ultimately from Late Latin 'mappa' meaning 'cloth' or 'napkin'.
'apron' changed from Middle English 'napron' and, through misdivision of the phrase 'a napron' to 'an apron', became the modern English word 'apron'.
Initially it meant 'small cloth, table covering, or protective cloth'; over time it evolved into the current meaning of 'a protective garment worn over clothes'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action or process of aproning (putting on an apron) or an apron-like covering; a gerund noun formed from 'apron'.
The apronings around the stage helped conceal cables and seams from the audience.
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Verb 1
present participle or gerund form of 'apron' meaning to put an apron on someone or to furnish or cover with an apron; by extension, to cover or surround (something) in an apron-like manner.
Aproning the interns before the chemistry demo, she checked that each had tied their aprons securely.
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Last updated: 2025/09/28 12:50