chemisette
Example Sentences
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On the neck is worn a chemisette of lace.
From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 by Various
A silk kerchief with a bright pattern of flowers is folded loosely round her neck; her chemisette and skirt are freshly washed and ironed, her hands well tended and her hair gracefully knotted.
From The Choice of Life by Leblanc, Georgette
Her robe, made of grey bolting-cloth, was slashed with a red front-piece, that partly covered her white and starched chemisette.
From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne
It may be open in the front, over a neatly fitting chemisette, or buttoned close to the throat, with a neat linen collar and cuffs.
From The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society by Hartley, Florence
It is open at the upper part, showing a chemisette of lace.
From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 by Various
