camisole


cam·i·sole

noun \ˈka-mə-ˌsōl\

Definition of CAMISOLE

1
: a short negligee jacket for women
2
: a short sleeveless garment for women

Origin of CAMISOLE

French, from Occitan camisolla, diminutive of camisa shirt, from Late Latin camisia
First Known Use: 1795

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