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