chemisette
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A cambric chemisette with small plaits, a raised collar of two frills very finely plaited, and edged with a very narrow valenciennes.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various
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 Eug?ne Sue
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 Paul P. de La Gironière
A girl, in short bright-coloured nagua, and white chemisette without sleeves, came out into the patio, and climbed up the escalera that led to the roof.
From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by L. Evans
The chemisette is of lace, to match that upon the skirt, and is fastened at the throat by a simple knot of pink ribbon.
From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 by Various
