Loincloth
(noun)
- A piece of cloth worn as a garment around the waist and between the legs, covering the genitals.
- A simple garment worn by men and women in ancient cultures and some modern societies, typically consisting of a single piece of cloth or animal hide.
Origin:
From old english hloene "loin" + cloth.
Examples:
- The tribal men wear loincloths made of animal hide.
- The ancient Egyptians wore loincloths made of linen.
- The loincloth is the most basic form of clothing.
- The loincloth is worn by men in some tribal cultures as their sole garment.
- The loincloth is a traditional garment worn by men in some cultures.