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Definition of chemise :
1. A shift, or undergarment, worn by women.
2. A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork.
Synonyms:
hammock, shift, slip, dismissal, miscue, skid, discharge, dismission, work shift, slipperiness, teddies, sac, faulting, strip, sackful, geological fault, sideslip, transmutation, parapraxis, case, teddy bear, poke, mooring, shimmy, sack, berth, elusion, pillow slip, slickness, slip of paper, pouch, fault, slick, liberation, cutting, pocket, eluding, solecism, carrier bag, switching, break, sacking, trip, shifting, release, firing, gaffe, duty period, teddy, sacque, transformation, switch, gaucherie, faux pas, paper bag, moorage, displacement, slip-up, shift key, pillowcase, fracture
clothing (part of speech: noun)
frock, pull-over, chapeau, clothes, hat, housecoat, mackintosh, bowler, shawl, pinafore, halter, costume, camisole, wrapper, smock, beret, fez, panties, wrap, boot, cape, bathrobe, overcoat, sarong, doublet, garment, raiment, parka, evening gown, gown, bonnet, poncho, corset, fedora, sari, coat, greatcoat, array, scarf, pea coat, blouse, duds, slicker, kilt, shorts, pillbox, burnoose, tuxedo, raincoat, vesture, Afghan, pants, windbreaker, shirt, sweat shirt, trench coat, v-neck, vestment, pyjamas, dinner jacket, trousers, jacket, dressing gown, crinoline, shoes, kimono, homburg, smoking jacket, blue jeans, Stetson, dress, brassiere, stockings, fur, turtle-neck, slacks, caftan, Jersey, trimming, petticoat, footgear, sweater, ensemble, t-shirt, skirt, suit, topcoat, robe, apparel, clothing, garb, sports coat, cloak, nightgown, blazer, outfit, pajamas, jumper, attire, ulster, habit, sweat suit, tunic, headdress
Usage examples:
- The women wore a white chemise and white petticoat and slippers. - "Sixty Years of California Song", Margaret Blake-Alverson.
- When she had removed the wrappings, she held up in her hands a child's chemise and petticoat. - "The Nameless Castle", Maurus Jókai.
- And, your ladyship, when you shall have in your house such a little chemise and petticoat, with the little child in them, trotting after you, chattering and laughing, clasping her arms round you and kissing you, and if some one should say to you, as they said to me, 'How great a treasure would induce you to exchange this little somebody in the red petticoat for it? - "The Nameless Castle", Maurus Jókai.