naguas

They wear "naguas," a petticoat of black cotton with a narrow white and blue stripe, made very full, and rather long; over this, a sort of short chemise made of coarse white cotton, and embroidered in different coloured silks.

Life in Mexico, During a Residence of Two Years in That Country Frances Erskine Inglis 1843

The Dictionary just quoted translates the word, "naguas de Indias que se sirven de saya ó faldellin ordinario, para cubrir desde la cintura abajo; y son las blancas sin color ni bordado."

The Maya Chronicles Brinton's Library Of Aboriginal American Literature, Number 1 Various 1868

The poblanas appeared in their gayest attire -- the Indians in bright naguas, with red and purple threads twisted in their black hair; the denizens of the ranchitos were pouring into the piazza, and processions were being formed by the church; _jararas_ were twanging their guitar-like music; and pyrotechnic machines were set up at the corners of the streets.

The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse Mayne Reid 1850

In looking to the rear -- into the great _corral_, or cattle-yard -- we could see numerous peons in their brown leathern dresses, with naked legs and sandalled feet; vaqueros in all their grandeur of velveteens, bell-buttons, and gold or silver lace; with a number of women and young girls in coloured _naguas_ and rebosos.

The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse Mayne Reid 1850

The women looked not less picturesque in their bright naguas, snowy chemisettes, and small satin slippers.

The Scalp Hunters Mayne Reid 1850