/lahn'zheuh ray", lan"zheuh ree', -jeuh-/ ; Fr. /laonnzheu rddee"/ , n.
1. underwear, sleepwear, and other items of intimate apparel worn by women.
2. Archaic. linen goods in general.
adj.
3. having the qualities of lingerie; lacy or frilly.
[ 1825-35; linge linen ( lineus of flax; see LINE 1 ) + -erie -ERY ]