chemise (redirected from Shift (clothing))

che·mise  (sh-mz)

n.

1. A woman's loose, shirtlike undergarment.

2. A loosely fitting dress that hangs straight; a shift.

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[Middle English, from Old French, shirt, from Late Latin camisia, from Late Greek kamision, probably of Semitic origin; see qm in Semitic roots.]

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chemise [ʃəˈmiːz]

n

1. (Clothing & Fashion) an unwaisted loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders

2. (Clothing & Fashion) a loose shirtlike undergarment Also called shift

[from Old French: shirt, from Late Latin camisa, perhaps of Celtic origin]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	chemise - a woman's sleeveless undergarment     shimmy, teddy, shift, slip shoulder strap, strap - a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag undergarment, unmentionable - a garment worn under other garments
	2.	chemise - a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist sack, shift dress, frock - a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

Translations

chemise [ʃəˈmiːz] N → blusa f camisera

chemise [ʃəˈmiːz] n (= undergarment) → chemise f

chemise

n → Unterkleid nt