Plural of camise; multiple women's undergarments or light linen shirts, especially in historical contexts.
Plural of camise, from Old French 'chemise,' ultimately from Latin 'camisia' meaning shirt.
Wealthy families in the Middle Ages owned multiple camises because they were the first thing that touched skin—having clean, fresh undergarments was a sign of refinement and cleanliness!
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