Definition: Dickies, or Dickin's, are a type of men’s shirt worn by soldiers during World War I, which had been banned in France before 1914. They were made in England by the Dickinson Brothers in Colchester, Essex. The shirt has a long neck and is generally fitted to the body at the waist, allowing for some flexibility in movement while being covered with fabric. Dickies became popular because of their lightweight, practical design, which was ideal for soldiers who had limited clothing options. They were made from cotton or wool, and many types of fabrics could be used depending on the shirt's purpose and construction. In World War I, Dickies were worn by a wide range of men, including soldiers in European theaters such as France and Russia. They were also sold to British civilians, who often wore them for work purposes like washing and dressing themselves in front of others.

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