Chemise

Word CHEMISE
Character 7
Hyphenation che mise
Pronunciations /ʃəˈmiːz/

Definitions and meanings of "Chemise"

What do we mean by chemise?

A woman's loose, shirtlike undergarment. noun

A loosely fitting dress that hangs straight; a shift. noun

In mech., a sheath or covering of sheet-metal; specifically, a sheet-iron cylinder placed around the tubes in a vertical boiler. noun

A shift or undergarment worn by women; a smock. noun

A short, loose-fitting gown worn by women in the early part of the nineteenth century. noun

In fortification: A wall built parallel to and outside of the main wall of a fortress, or concentric with and surrounding a tower, intended to prevent the approach of sappers to the foot of the main defense. The space between the chemise-wall and the main work which it protects, sometimes covered with a penthouse roof. noun

A sleeve or an envelop of sheet-iron placed on a mandrel to receive the coils of steel ribbon used in making shot-gun barrels. noun

Any covering or envelop, especially one of flexible material, as the parchment bag in which seals of wax were inclosed. noun

A shift, or undergarment, worn by women. noun

A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork. noun

A loose shirtlike undergarment, especially for women. noun

A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie. noun

A woman's dress that fits loosely; a chemise dress. noun

A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork. noun

A woman's sleeveless undergarment noun

A loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist noun

A loose shirtlike undergarment, especially for women.

A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie.

A woman's dress that fits loosely; a chemise dress.

A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork.

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The word "chemise" in example sentences

The method of adoption, in accordance with the customs of this nation, is said to have been like this: the old man directs him to strip himself naked and put on linen inner garment, which we call a chemise, and he embraces him, and confirms the entire transaction with kiss; both the old man and the old woman do this. ❋ Abbot Of Nogent-sous-Coucy Guibert (1088)

Then she stripped off her outer gear and she threw open her chemise from the neck downwards and showed her parts genital and all the rondure of her hips. ❋ Unknown (2006)

His breeches and her chemise were the only barriers, the only protection, but it was enough. ❋ Karen Hawkins (2010)

She is responsible for popularizing such fads as the Picture Hat, the Gaulle Gown aka chemise a la reine, and the gown en militaire. ❋ Heather Carroll (2008)

One sees a thing, but one sees it badly, so that a feather-broom becomes a head of bristling locks, a red carnation is a beast's open mouth, and a chemise is a ghost in its winding-sheet. ❋ Anatole France (1884)

Her shoes white satin, embroidered in gold; the sleeves and body of the chemise, which is of the finest cambric, trimmed with rich lace; and the petticoat, which comes below the dress, shows two flounces of Valenciennes. ❋ Frances Erskine Inglis (1843)

There was nothing surprising in their not having chemises, for the chemise is a scarce article in Spain, but the idea of pleasing ❋ Unknown (1827)

There was nothing surprising in their not having chemises, for the chemise is a scarce article in Spain, but the idea of pleasing God by wearing a Capuchin's habit struck me as extremely odd. ❋ Giacomo Casanova (1761)

To begin, there will be a chemise which is worn next to the skin. ❋ Maryrobinette (2010)

"chemise" to the gorge wall, the interior traverses and merlons, and to erect a covered way from Gregg to Battery ❋ Unknown (1910)

The more widely accepted etymology suggests that kameez is an Indo-European word and related to the French chemise. ❋ Leslie Dunton-Downer (2010)

"Ma chemise," * Monsieur explained, and his accent was as foreign as my own. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Kat helps me into chemise and petticoat, and drops a simple skirt of embroidered ivory damask over my head. ❋ Lucy Weston (2011)

Kat drops a chemise over my head but she does not relent. ❋ Lucy Weston (2011)

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