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camisole.

A short, sleeveless undergarment worn by women underneath a blouse, or as a form of short négligée.

8 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkamɪsəʊl/UK
  1. A short, sleeveless undergarment worn by women underneath a blouse, or as a form of short négligée.

  2. A straitjacket.

    dated
  3. A light jacket with sleeves.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From French camisole, from Old Occitan camisola, diminutive of camisa (“shirt”).

verb/ˈkamɪsəʊl/UK
  1. To straitjacket.

    dated
Where this word comes from

From French camisole, from Old Occitan camisola, diminutive of camisa (“shirt”).

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