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Apron
found in the Authorized Version in Gen. 3:7, of the bands of fig-leaves made by our first parents. In Acts 19:12, it denotes the belt or half-girdle worn by artisans and servants round the waist for the purpose of preserving the clothing from injury. In marg. of Authorized Version, Ruth 3:15, correctly rendered instead of "vail." (R.V., "mantle.") Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'apron' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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