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lingerie

The origin and history of lingerie.

Etymology

From French lingerie, "linen goods," ultimately from Latin linum ("flax"). English speakers usually say it with a nasal "-ahn-zhay" ending, mimicking French even though the pronunciation doesn't quite match the original.

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