A waterproof covering worn around the neck and chest, similar to a bib, designed to keep clothes dry during water activities or swimming.
From Latin 'aqua' (water) + English 'bib', combining two languages to name this practical garment that appeared in swimming culture during the 19th century.
Aquabibs were especially popular in Victorian and Edwardian swimming—when women wore full wool bathing costumes down to the ankles, keeping dry meant everything for comfort and modesty!
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