camiknickers
camiknickers · camiknickerses
A women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacksA women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacks.
/ˈkæm.əˌnɪk.əz/
Meaning
1 senses(dated, plural, plural only)A women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacks.
Origin
Blend of camisole + knickers. The term was coined in the 1920s when camiknickers were intrBlend 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.
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