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 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
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 Evans, L.
Cambric chemisette, made quite up to the throat, and cambric under-sleeves.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 by Various
In the opening of the body and that formed by turning up the sleeves, a chemisette plaited very small, and edged with lace, is visible.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None by Harper, Various (magazine)
They wear the embroidered chemisette, with its snow-white frills, and the blueish reboso, gracefully arranged, so as to conceal neck, bosom, arms, and, in some cases of coquetry, even the face!
From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by Evans, L.
