I. noun
Usage: usually capitalized 1st G & often capitalized 2d G
Etymology: after Charles Dana Gibson died 1944 American illustrator
1. : an American girl regarded as representative of the fashions and manners of the 1890s
2.
[so called from the curved shape of the transmitter]
: a portable crank-operated radio transmitter originally designed for use by aviators forced down at sea
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized 1st G & often capitalized 2d G
: of or relating to a style in women's clothing characterized by high necks, full sleeves, and wasp waists