chemisette
Example Sentences
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A chemisette of the finest cambric appeared within the bodice, and covered the bosom.
From The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance by Martineau, Harriet
A jupe of fine embroidered muslin is worn below this, and a chemisette of the same completes the corsage.
From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 by Various
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
On the women we observe the graceful rebozo, the short nagua, and the embroidered chemisette.
From The Scalp Hunters by Stewart, F.A.
She wore a simple, light-colored summer dress and a loose jacket which was open and revealed the full chemisette.
From On the Heights A Novel by Auerbach, Berthold
