deshabille
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des·ha·bille
(dĕs′ə-bēl′, -bē′)n.
Variant of dishabille.
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deshabille
(ˌdeɪzæˈbiːl) ordishabille
n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) the state of being partly or carelessly dressed
2. (Clothing & Fashion) archaic clothes worn in such a state
[C17: from French déshabillé undressed, from dés- dis-1 + habiller to dress; see habiliment]
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dis•ha•bille
(ˌdɪs əˈbil, -ˈbi)also deshabille
n.
1. the state of being carelessly or partially dressed.
2. Archaic. a loose morning dress; negligee.
3. a disorderly or disorganized state of mind or way of thinking.
[1665–75; < French déshabillé, n. use of past participle of déshabiller to undress =dés- dis-1 + habiller to dress; see habiliment]
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Noun | 1. | deshabille - the state of being carelessly or partially dressed condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations" shirtsleeves - not wearing a jacket; "in your shirtsleeves" means you are not wearing anything over your shirt; "in hot weather they dined in their shirtsleeves" |
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