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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An undershirt.

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Examples

  • Angelique could tell he took family matters seriously, as borne out not only by his pendant, but also by the semmit he wore to reveal, among his many tattoos, a homemade inscription: 'In memory of my deer Father'.

    A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away Brookmyre, Christopher, 1968- 2001

  • Oh and it’s chilly so wear 2 pairs of socks and a semmit. on May 1, 2007 at 1: 52 am | Reply Another Ex Pat

    Stands the Church clock at ten to three? « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2007

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  • Scots - vest, singlet.

    December 18, 2007

  • Limber. --old provincial term from the north of Britain. A

    Provincial Glossary

    , 1787.

    May 6, 2011