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full-dress
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full-dress, n.
full evening dress for men. [WordNet 1.5]
full-dress, adj.
- suitable for formal occasions; as, a full-dress uniform. [WordNet 1.5]
- requiring formal clothes; -- of a social event; as, a full-dress ceremony. [WordNet 1.5]
- complete in every respect, including formalities; as, a full-dress debate; a full-dress investigation. [WordNet 1.5]
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