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    Default uniform

    a pair of stockings
    a pair of socks
    a pair of shoes
    a pair of gloves
    a pair of earrings

    a uniform shorts
    a uniform skorts
    a uniform shirt

    Are the above expression correct?

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    Default Re: uniform

    Quote Originally Posted by Ju View Post
    a pair of stockings
    a pair of socks
    a pair of shoes
    a pair of gloves
    a pair of earrings

    a uniform shorts Delete the article.
    a uniform skirt
    a uniform shirt

    Are the above expression correct?

    Thank you.
    Bhai.

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    Default Re: uniform

    I'm not sure that "skorts" was actually a typo in the original list. I was tempted to change it to "skirt" but then I realised that "a skort/skorts" is actually a piece of clothing. It's a skirt with a pair of shorts built in underneath. Google hits page here.
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