camisa; camisola; cambraia
1. A loose-fitting dress or tunic, typically sleeveless and hanging straight from the shoulders
She wore a simple chemise over her jeans for a casual look.
Ela usava uma camisola simples sobre seus jeans para um look casual.
2. Historically, a woman's undergarment or shift worn beneath outer clothing
In medieval times, a chemise was an essential piece of underclothing.
Na Idade Média, a cambraia era uma peça essencial de roupa de baixo.
3. In architecture, a wall or facing built around a structure
The stone chemise was reinforced to protect the keep.
A camisa de pedra foi reforçada para proteger a torre.
The chemise has historical significance in both European and Brazilian fashion. In contemporary usage, it refers to a simple, loose-fitting dress often associated with casual or bohemian style. Historically, it was the foundational undergarment for women's clothing from medieval times through the Victorian era. In Brazil, 'camisola' is the more common term for nightwear or loose casual dresses, while 'cambraia' refers to the fine linen traditionally used for such garments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in one's chemise - in one's underclothing or undressed state (archaic)
chemise dress - a modern straight-cut dress style with minimal shaping
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