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The word negligee is deduced from the french word n̩glig̩. Literally it means 'neglected'. It's a form of sheer usually long nightgown for women. When first introduced in France in the 18th century it was meant to mimic the heavy head-to-toe daytime dresses for women.
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How do you spell the French word for nightgown?
The word from French is negligee, which is negligée in French.
What is negligee?
Nightwear
What is a negligee?
Nightwear
How do you spell neglagisy?
The word sought may be negligee (nightie, dressing gown) from the French (négligé).(The similar word is negligence, culpable neglect.)
What is a sentence for negligee?
A negligee is a form of nightgown, dressing gown, or robe, a loose garment worn by women in the bedroom or for sleep. (From French négligé, literally "neglected")Examples:Her flimsy negligee concealed very little from his view.Always wary of photographers, the actress avoided going onto the balcony in her negligee.
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