CHEMISETTE

Etymology

Noun

chemisette (plural chemisettes)

An item of women's clothing, popular in the 1860s and 1870s, worn to fill in the front and neckline of any garment.

Source: Wiktionary


Chem`i*sette", n.Etym: [F., dim. of chemise.]

Definition: An under-garment, worn by women, usually covering the neck, shoulders, and breast.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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