chemisette

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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

A chemisette of the finest cambric appeared within the bodice, and covered the bosom.

From The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance by Martineau, Harriet

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

On the neck is worn a chemisette of lace.

From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 by Various

Her robe, made of grey bolting-cloth, was slashed with a red front-piece, that partly covered her white and starched chemisette.

From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne