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chemisette
chemisette (ʃɛmiːˈzɛt) [a. F. chemisette, dim. of chemise; applied to a kind of (women's) bodice, and to a detached ‘shirt-front’ worn by men.] 1. A bodice, more or less like the upper part of a chemise, worn by women, in some countries.1807 Sir R. Wilson Jrnl. in Life (1862) II. 239 She [a Polish g...
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Chemisette
A chemisette (from French, "little chemise") is an article of women's clothing worn to fill in the front and neckline of any garment.
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veloutine
‖ veloutine (vəlutin) [F., f. velouté velvety + -ine.] (See quot. 1884.)1884 Knight Dict. Mech. Suppl. 923/1 Veloutine [printed Velontine].., a corded French fabric, with fancy wool warp and merino wool weft. 1890 Daily News 29 May 3/1 The chemisette is generally made of finely pleated silk, whether...
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Guimpe
From the early nineteenth century onwards, the term guimpe also described a form of short under-blouse or chemisette which was worn under a pinafore or
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guimpe
guimpe (‖ gɛ̃p, gɪmp) Also guimp. [Fr.; cf. gimp n.2, wimple n.] A chemisette coming high up the throat; an under-blouse designed to be worn with a low-necked frock.1850 Guimpe bouillonné [see entredeux]. 1889 in Cent. Dict. 1909 Westm. Gaz. 15 Feb. 5/3 Some of the high corselet bodices permit of no...
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Maria Dietsch
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In her second portrait, she wears a black jacket over a chemise or chemisette with a white lace collar adorned with a red bow tie.
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pinafore
▪ I. pinafore, n. (ˈpɪnəfɔə(r)) [f. pin v.1 + afore, because originally pinned upon the dress in front.] a. A covering of washable material worn by children, and by factory girls or others, over the frock or gown, to protect it from being soiled. Also, a low-necked, sleeveless fashion garment worn b...
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Dickey (garment)
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Chemisette
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History of clothing (Western fashion)
Formal wear
Tops (clothing)
Shirts
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-ette
-ette, suffix 1. Forming diminutive ns., represents OF. -ette, the fem. form corresponding to the masc. -et: see -et1. In early Eng. use the Fr. -et and -ette (OF. -ete) were not clearly distinguished, and in 15th c. -ette is a mere variant spelling of -et; e.g. the OF. basinet occurs sometimes in E...
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Partlet
Gallery
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Guimpe
Chemisette
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16th-century fashion
Fashion accessories
Neckwear
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half-shirt
† half-shirt Obs. A kind of shirt front for men, and chemisette for women, worn in 17th c.1661 Pepys Diary 13 Oct., This day left off half-shirts, and put on a wastecoate. 1664 Ibid. 28 June, This day put on a half-shirt first this summer, it being very hot. 1671 Lady M. Bertie in 12th Rep. Hist. MS...
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Young Woman in a Pearl Necklace
Her red gown is cut out at the bosom, and the pleated chemisette is open ; on her bare
breast lies a pearl necklace.
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1850s in Western fashion
Riding habits had fitted jackets with tight sleeves, worn over a collared shirt or (more often) chemisette. Matilde Juva-Branca wears a dark morning dress with a lace blouse or chemisette and cuffs and short leather gloves.
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tucked
tucked, ppl. a. (tʌkt) [f. tuck v.1 (and n.1) in various senses + -ed.] 1. Gathered or girded up, arranged in tucks or folds; † of a person: having the clothes girded up (obs.); shortened or ornamented with tucks; thrust or doubled in; poked in or away so as to be retained in position; enveloped, co...
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1840s in Western fashion
Riding habits consisted of a high-necked, tight-waisted jacket with long snug sleeves, worn over a tall-collared shirt or chemisette, with a long matching Young lady of Holland wears a lace collar and ruffled chemise or chemisette with her dark dress.
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