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chemisette

[shem-uh-zet] / ˌʃɛm əˈzɛt /


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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

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

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

Opposite to him sat a secretary whose fluffy hair, neat white chemisette, and tender years gave her an appearance of helpless fragility in front of the powerful and ruthless celebrity.

From The Regent by Bennett, Arnold

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 Evans, L.