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noun
A women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacks.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, plural, plural-only
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Blend of camisole + knickers. The term was coined in the 1920s when camiknickers were introduced as a briefer garment than combinations. The garment reappeared in the lingerie market in the 1990s under the name teddy or body.
