Chemise

A chemise or shift is a classic smock type of women's undergarment or dress. Historically, a chemise was a simple garment worn next to the skin to protect clothing from sweat and body oils, the precursor to the modern shirts commonly worn in Western nations.

For the wall in fortification, see Chemise (wall).
Not to be confused with chamise, a shrub.
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