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- US Pronunciation
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- [shem-uh-zet]
- /ˌʃɛm əˈzɛt/
- /ˌʃe.miː.ˈzet/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shem-uh-zet]
- /ˌʃɛm əˈzɛt/
Definitions of chemisette word
- noun chemisette an underbodice of lawn, lace, etc, worn to fill in a low-cut dress 3
- noun chemisette a detachable shirt front formerly worn by women to fill in the neckline of a dress 3
- noun chemisette a woman's garment of linen, lace, or the like, worn, toward the end of the Victorian era, over a low-cut or open bodice to cover the neck and breast. 1
- noun chemisette A woman’s undergarment similar to a camisole, typically worn so as to be visible beneath an open-necked blouse or dress. 1
- noun chemisette An item of women’s clothing, popular in the 1860s and 1870s, worn to fill in the front and neckline of any garment. 0
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Origin of chemisette
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1800-10; See origin at chemise, -ette
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Parts of speech for Chemisette
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chemisette popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
chemisette usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chemisette
noun chemisette
- shirt — a long- or short-sleeved garment for the upper part of the body, usually lightweight and having a collar and a front opening.
- shift — to put (something) aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange: to shift friends; to shift ideas.
- lingerie — underwear, sleepwear, and other items of intimate apparel worn by women.
- dress — an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece.
- smock — a loose, lightweight overgarment worn to protect the clothing while working.
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