chemisette

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Opposite to him sat a secretary whose fluffy hair, neat white chemisette, and tender years gave her an appearance of helpless fragility in front of the powerful and ruthless celebrity.

From The Regent by Bennett, Arnold

This loose waist or chemisette is sometimes white and sometimes colored.

From Fil and Filippa Story of Child Life in the Philippines by Petersham, Miska

It may be open in the front, over a neatly fitting chemisette, or buttoned close to the throat, with a neat linen collar and cuffs.

From The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society by Hartley, Florence

The chemisette is of lace, to match that upon the skirt, and is fastened at the throat by a simple knot of pink ribbon.

From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 by Various

It is open at the upper part, showing a chemisette of lace.

From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 by Various