Dressing-gown

  • 111kimono — kimonoed, adj. /keuh moh neuh, noh/, n., pl. kimonos. 1. a loose, wide sleeved robe, fastened at the waist with a wide sash, characteristic of Japanese costume. 2. a woman s loose dressing gown. [1885 90; < Japn: clothing, garb, equiv. to ki wear …

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  • 112negligee — /neg li zhay , neg li zhay /, n. 1. a dressing gown or robe, usually of sheer fabric and having soft, flowing lines, worn by women. 2. easy, informal attire. Also, negligée, negligé. [1745 55, Amer.; < F négligé carelessness, undress, lit.,&#8230; …

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  • 113robe — robeless, adj. rober, n. /rohb/, n., v., robed, robing. n. 1. a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office. 2. any long, loose garment, esp. one for wear while&#8230; …

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  • 114nightgown — night•gown [[t]ˈnaɪtˌgaʊn[/t]] n. 1) clo a loose gown, worn in bed by women or children 2) clo archaic dressing gown • Etymology: 1350–1400 …

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  • 116furniture — furnitureless, adj. /ferr ni cheuhr/, n. 1. the movable articles, as tables, chairs, desks or cabinets, required for use or ornament in a house, office, or the like. 2. fittings, apparatus, or necessary accessories for something. 3. equipment for …

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  • 118Claire McCardell — (1905–1958) was an American fashion designer in the arena of ready to wear clothing in the 20th century. From the 1930s to the 1950s, she was known for designing functional, affordable, and stylish women’s sportswear within the constraints of&#8230; …

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  • 119peignoir — /payn wahr , pen , payn wahr, pen /, n. 1. a woman s dressing gown. 2. a cloak or gown of terry cloth for wear after swimming or, esp. in France, after the bath. [1825 35; < F: lit., comber, i.e., something worn while one s hair is being combed,&#8230; …

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  • 120peignoir — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. gown, dressing gown, negligee; see clothes , nightgown , robe …

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