Camister

/ˈkæmɪstər/ noun

Definition

A woman's undergarment or chemise, particularly a close-fitting shirt worn under other clothing in historical fashion.

Etymology

From Middle English and Old French chemise, related to Latin camisia meaning 'shirt.' The word evolved through various European languages as garment terminology spread, with -ster being a gender marker suffix.

Kelly Says

This word reveals how clothing terminology got really confusing in history—the same garment had different names depending on region, class, and era, making it nearly impossible to know exactly what people wore without finding actual garments in archaeological digs!

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