The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Pinafore \Pin"a*fore`\, n. [Pin + afore.] An apron for a child to protect the front part of dress; a tier. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
pinafore n 1: a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing [syn: jumper, pinafore, pinny]