单词 | body linen |
释义 | > as lemmasbody linen body linen n. now historical any of various types of clothing, typically nightwear or underwear. ΚΠ 1715 New, Exact List Officers Civil & Mil. 17 Laundress of the Body Linen. 1822 Times 7 May 4/5 Of what description his property was, he did not deign to state. It should seem, however, it did not consist of body linen, as he was without that usual appendage of a high sheriff—viz., a shirt. 1926 Amer. Jrnl. Nursing 26 781/2 The body linen and linen on which the patient has lain..must be boiled before it is used again. 2000 K. Lasky Marie Antoinette 26 A highborn lady only is allowed to help with petticoats and camisoles and the ‘body linen’. < as lemmas |
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