half size

noun

1. any size in women's garments designated by a fractional number from 12½ through 24½, designed for a short-waisted, full figure.

half-size

noun

1. any size, esp in clothing, that is halfway between two sizes

Example Sentences

Some report a narrow fit, so if you tend to wear thick socks while hiking, consider going up a half size.

From Popular-Science

There are two styles of finish, called respectively the demi- or half size and the full size.

From Project Gutenberg

The diagrams are given exactly half size, and the lines may be set out direct on the wood.

From Project Gutenberg

The protection armor was twice too large, and very cumbersome for such a slight figure; but such garments never come in half-size.

From Project Gutenberg

The same target reduced to one-half size, having a four-inch bull, in matches at thirty yards distance.

From Project Gutenberg

Plaster cornice to receive first coat of size, second coat half size & half enamel.

From Project Gutenberg