undervest

[ uhn-der-vest ]

noun

, British.

1. an undershirt.

undervest

/ ˈʌndəˌvɛst /

noun

1. another name for vest

Word History and Origins

Origin of undervest¹

First recorded in 1805–15; under- + vest

Example Sentences

A tunic of dark velvet, fur bound and girt with a belt of finest Moorish steel, was relieved by an undervest of deepest crimson.

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I put on an extra pair of drawers under my blue trousers, and a buckskin undervest under my shirt.

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Her remonstrances were fruitless; and she followed the girl, fastening her undervest as she hurried along in the rear.

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"I have my own identification disc," said the lad hotly, and then he bit his lips as he groped between his shirt and undervest.

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Mention their ages, or take up a few old sample stockings and an undervest with you.

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