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Word: Chemise
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English cemes, from late Latin camisia ‘linen undergarment, priest's garment’; subsequently reinforced by Anglo-Norman French chemise
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃəˈmiːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or nightdress, typically of silk or satin with a lace trim.
Short Definition:woman's loose-fitting undergarment or nightdress
Definition:
a priest's alb or surplice.
Short Definition:priest's alb or surplice
Definition:
a smock.
Short Definition:smock
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