nuisette — meaning in English

English meaning

• chemise noun A loose shirtlike undergarment, especially for women.
• nightgown noun A loose, long garment worn for sleeping, typically by women.

Senses

nuisette is used for these senses in English:

• baby doll A style of women's nightdress.
• chemise A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie.
• nightgown A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.

chemise — full definition

1. noun A loose shirtlike undergarment, especially for women.
2. noun A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie.
3. noun A woman's dress that fits loosely; a chemise dress.
4. noun A wall that lines the face of a bank or earthwork.

Related French words