chemisette
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
To this chemisette are added immensely wide short sleeves.
From The Philippine Islands by John Foreman
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 Katharine Prescott Wormeley
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 L. Evans
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 Georgette Leblanc
