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



RESET




Word of the Day

18 March 2025

ODONTOGLOSSUM

(noun) any of numerous and diverse orchids of the genus Odontoglossum having racemes of few to many showy usually large flowers in many colors


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

coffee icon