Bible Dictionaries
Apron

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Found in the Authorized Version in Genesis 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." (RSV, "mantle.")