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half-slip

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half-slip (hfslp, häf-)
n.
A woman's skirtlike undergarment that hangs from the waist.
half-slip
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a woman's topless slip that hangs from the waist Also called waist-slip
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Noun1.half-sliphalf-slip - undergarment worn under a skirt      
petticoat, underskirt
crinoline - a full stiff petticoat made of crinoline fabric
undergarment, unmentionable - a garment worn under other garments


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For example, in the famous opening scene, Hitchcock's camera floated through the window of a hotel room to discover Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) in a white bra and half-slip watching her lover put on his clothes after their lunch-hour tryst.
Psycho by Alleva, Richard / Commonweal
Welden purchases high-quality vintage slips, camisoles and half-slips, then tie-dyes the garments in unusual color combinations - subtle washes of baby blue, lime green and brown.
Pardon me, your slip is showing by Kanter, Larry / Los Angeles Business Journal
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