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NEGLIGEE

\nˈɛɡlɪʒˌe͡ɪ], \nˈɛɡlɪʒˌe‍ɪ], \n_ˈɛ_ɡ_l_ɪ_ʒ_ˌeɪ]\

Definitions of NEGLIGEE

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A loosely fitting dress or gown; easy and unceremonious dress in general.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Easy undress: a plain, loose gown: a necklace, usually of red coral.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Unceremonious attire.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

A loose, easy dress; a loose gown; a long necklace, usually of coral.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A loose gown; an undress; an easy unceremonious attire.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [French] An easy, unceremonious attire;- a long necklace, usually of red coral.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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