Monday, 6 November 2023

French 'camisole' in the English language

'Camisole' is a word borrowed from French 'camisole'. The word entered the English language some time around 1795.


camisole [noun] [1795]
  • a short negligee jacket for women
  • a short sleeveless garment for women
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Etymology: French, from Occitan 'camisolla' diminutive of 'camisa' shirt, from Late Latin 'camisia'
See more loan words from 1700s.


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