[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

full-dress \full-dress\ n.
   full evening dress for men.

   syn: dress suit, full dress, tailcoat, tail coat, tails,
        white tie, white tie and tails.
        wordnet 1.5

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

full-dress \full-dress\ adj.
   1. suitable for formal occasions; as, a full-dress uniform.

   syn: dress.
        wordnet 1.5

   2. requiring formal clothes; -- of a social event; as, a
      full-dress ceremony.

   syn: dress.
        wordnet 1.5

   3. complete in every respect, including formalities; as, a
      full-dress debate; a full-dress investigation.
      wordnet 1.5

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

full-dress
     adj 1: suitable for formal occasions; "formal wear"; "a full-dress
            uniform"; "dress shoes" syn: dress
     2: of an occasion requiring formal clothes; "a dress dinner";
        "a full-dress ceremony" syn: dress
     3: complete in every respect; "a full-dress debate"; "a
        full-dress investigation"
see also:
dress 

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