Camisole Definition
kămĭ-sōl
camisoles
noun
camisoles
A woman's sleeveless, often lace-trimmed undergarment for the upper body, worn as under a sheer blouse.
Webster's New World
A woman's short negligee.
Webster's New World
(historical) A light jacket with sleeves.
Wiktionary
(dated) A straitjacket.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- underbodice
Other Word Forms of Camisole
Noun
Singular:
camisolePlural:
camisolesOrigin of Camisole
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French (from Italian camiciola) (diminutive of camicia shirt) or from Old Provençal camisolla diminutive of camisa shirt both from Late Latin camisia, camīsa chemise
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From French camisole, from Old Provençal camisola, diminutive of camisa (“shirt”).
From Wiktionary
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