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chemise Definition

che·mise (s̸hə mēz′)

noun

  1. a woman's undergarment somewhat like a loose, short slip
  2. shift ()

Etymology: ME < OFr < LL camisia, shirt, tunic, prob. via Gaul < Gmc *chamithja- (> OE hemethe, Ger hemd, shirt) < IE base *em-, to cover, cloak > heaven

chemise Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • long: The long chemise from Bodas is both sexy and practical.

Noun used with modifier

  • georgette: Silk georgette chemise which can be worn under various bodices.
  • cotton: The stylish pure Cotton chemise is decorated with a subtle woven floral design and ties in a pretty bow on the neckline.
chemise Quotes

Brevity is the soul of lingerie, as the Petticoat said to the Chemise.

—Parker, Dorothy ne¤  e Rothschild