English Dictionary

cover-slut

/ˈkʌvɚslʌt/

noun

(obsolete) An apron or pinafore, worn to hide slovenliness (such as dirt, stains or tears) in the clothing beneath.

She wore a cover-slut while cooking.

意味（1）

(obsolete) An apron or pinafore, worn to hide slovenliness (such as dirt, stains or tears) in the clothing beneath.

Nor let your women there appear / With dirty ſmock-ſleeves, foul head-geare, / With Cover-ſlut from Neck to Toe, / As Maids to morning Lectures go.

意味（2）

(obsolete, by extension, figuratively) Any surface appearance hiding something underneath.

Fie, madam, you'll ruin the sex! Husband, say ye? A mere thing—a cover-slut of custom!