A one-piece undergarment combining a short chemise top with knickers (short pants) into a single garment, popular in the early 20th century.
Portmanteau of 'cami' (short for camise or chemise, a woman's undershift) and 'knickers' (short pants); created as a convenient combined garment during the Edwardian era.
Camiknickers solved a real problem for active women in the 1900s—instead of wearing multiple separate undergarments that shifted around, they had one unified piece that stayed in place during sports and movement!
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