noun. A woman's loose, shirtlike undergarment.

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

noun. In mech., a sheath or covering of sheet-metal; specifically, a sheet-iron cylinder placed around the tubes in a vertical boiler.

noun. A shift or undergarment worn by women; a smock.

noun. A short, loose-fitting gown worn by women in the early part of the nineteenth century.

noun. In fortification: A wall built parallel to and outside of the main wall of a fortress, or concentric with and surrounding a tower, intended to prevent the approach of sappers to the foot of the main defense. The space between the chemise-wall and the main work which it protects, sometimes covered with a penthouse roof.

noun. A sleeve or an envelop of sheet-iron placed on a mandrel to receive the coils of steel ribbon used in making shot-gun barrels.

noun. Any covering or envelop, especially one of flexible material, as the parchment bag in which seals of wax were inclosed.

noun. A shift, or undergarment, worn by women.

noun. A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork.

noun. A loose shirtlike undergarment, especially for women.

noun. A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie.

noun. A woman's dress that fits loosely; a chemise dress.

noun. A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork.

noun. a woman's sleeveless undergarment

noun. a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist

"The method of adoption, in accordance with the customs of this nation, is said to have been like this: the old man directs him to strip himself naked and put on linen inner garment, which we call a chemise, and he embraces him, and confirms the entire transaction with kiss; both the old man and the old woman do this."

fire-chemise  rectal chemise  

chemisette  

dress  frock  under-garment  unmentionable  

Abdulaziz  Annamese  Aziz  Balinese  Beas  

blouse  bodice  bra  brassiere  camisole  

guimpe  shift  slip  smock