chemise
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che·mise
(shə-mēz′)n.
1. A woman's loose, shirtlike undergarment.
2. A loosely fitting dress that hangs straight; a shift.
[Middle English, from Old French, shirt, from Late Latin camisia, probably ultimately (perhaps via Gaulish) of Germanic origin; akin to German Hemd, shirt.]
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chemise
(ʃəˈmiːz)n
Also called: shift 1. (Clothing & Fashion) an unwaisted loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a loose shirtlike undergarment
[C14: from Old French: shirt, from Late Latin camisa, perhaps of Celtic origin]
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che•mise
(ʃəˈmiz)n.
1. a woman's loose-fitting, shirtlike or sliplike undergarment; shift.
2. a dress designed to hang straight from the shoulders without fitting at the waist.
[1200–50; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French: shirt < Late Latin camīsa linen undergarment, shirt]
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Noun | 1. | chemise - a woman's sleeveless undergarment shoulder strap, strap - a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag undergarment, unmentionable - a garment worn under other garments |
2. | chemise - a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist |
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chemise
n → Unterkleid nt
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