underwaist

[ uhn-der-weyst ]

noun

1. a blouse worn under another.
2. such a blouse to which other undergarments are pinned or buttoned, worn by infants and small children.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underwaist¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; under- + waist

Example Sentences

Is your uncle rich enough for you to have a governessand you go trailing round in your underwaist and petticoat!

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Black spencer waist laced in front showing the white underwaist.

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Materials: Pupils may furnish their own materials for an underwaist such as they wear.

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She goes chasing out in her underwaist and petticoat sometimes.

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Maria had a beautiful neck showing above the lace of her underwaist.

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