chemise

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The method of adoption, in accordance with the customs of this nation, is said to have been like this: the old man directs him to strip himself naked and put on linen inner garment, which we call a chemise, and he embraces him, and confirms the entire transaction with kiss; both the old man and the old woman do this.

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  1. noun A woman's loose, shirtlike undergarment.
  2. noun A loosely fitting dress that hangs straight; a shift.

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  • Only when she came to her chemise, her last remaining garment, did she hesitate, her eyes on the floor at her feet. —  Mary Balogh - The Secret Pearl
  • She tore her mouth free then, thinking to roll away from him, but by the time her body responded to her mind's command, her chemise was already down to her waist. —  Garwood, Julie - The Bride
  • Nicole handed over the chemise, then announced, “I say we get a sword and run him through.” Emma gasped and sank down onto the bed. —  MIDNIGHT MAGIC
  • With a flight of hands Gwendolyn ensured the chain was completely hidden under her chemise, and the pendant pressed flat so no one could detect its presence beneath her clothing. —  MIDNIGHT MAGIC
  • “How long do you plan to linger in the water As long as it takes.” She felt his fingers gathering up her chemise, the fabric rising and teasing her sensitive skin. —  MIDNIGHT MAGIC
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  1. Middle English, from Old French, shirt, from Late Latin camisia, from Late Greek kamision, probably of Semitic origin; see qmṣ in Semitic roots.

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  1. from French chemise, from Late Latin camisia, Middle Latin camisa, a shirt, a thin dress: see camis, which is the older form, with the more general sense.
 

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