CAMISOLE


Meaning of CAMISOLE in English

ˈkaməˌsōl noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, probably from Old Provençal camisolla, from camisa shirt, from Late Latin camisia

1. : a jacket or jersey with sleeves formerly worn by men

2. : a short negligee jacket for women

3.

a. : an underwaist usually with straight top and shoulder straps and often elaborately trimmed and worn originally to cover a corset but now especially with sheer clothing to camouflage underwear

b. : a woman's blouse without sleeves but often with shoulder straps and a low neckline

4. : a long-sleeved straitjacket

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