Undergarments

/ˈʌndɚˌɡɑɹmənts/ noun

Definition

Clothing worn underneath outer clothes, typically close to the skin, like underwear or slips.

Etymology

Combination of 'under-' (Old English 'under,' meaning beneath) and 'garment' (from Old French 'garnement,' meaning equipment or clothing). This compound is a straightforward descriptive term for clothing worn below the outer layer.

Kelly Says

The history of undergarments reveals a lot about society—Victorian women's elaborate hidden layers took hours to put on, while modern sportswear has completely revolutionized what's underneath, prioritizing comfort over mystery.

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