chemisette

Example Sentences

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The dress of this new-comer—a flaming red “nagua,” broidered chemisette, and reboso—showed that she belonged to the poorer class of citizens.

From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by Evans, L.

Below, and two or three inches from the edge of the chemisette, is attached a variously coloured petticoat of very bright hues.

From Adventures in the Philippine Islands by La Gironière, Paul P. de

He was stopped by the Swiss maid on duty—from the canton of Uri, that one—silver chains and white muslin chemisette.

From Tartarin On The Alps by Wormeley, Katharine Prescott

Opposite to him sat a secretary whose fluffy hair, neat white chemisette, and tender years gave her an appearance of helpless fragility in front of the powerful and ruthless celebrity.

From The Regent by Bennett, Arnold

It was a brown and silver silk brocade with thread lace chemisette and under sleeves.

From Chicken Little Jane on the Big John by Ritchie, Lily Munsell