underdress

Meanings

• noun

  An item of clothing worn under other clothes, such as a shirt or blouse.

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Antonyms

overdress

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Variants

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underdress , underdressed , underdresses , underdressing

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Etymology

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The term 'underdress' comes from the Old English word 'underdras', which means 'garment worn under other clothing'.

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Trivia

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1. In medieval Europe, underdresses were often made of linen or wool and were worn next to the skin to absorb sweat and keep the wearer warm.

2. Some modern underdresses are designed to be worn on their own as outerwear, such as turtlenecks and thermal shirts.

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Related Concepts

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1. outerwear: Clothing worn on the outside of an underdress, such as a coat or jacket.

2. innerwear: Clothing worn next to the skin, such as underwear or a base layer.

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Culture

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In various cultures, underdresses have been worn for practical purposes, such as providing an additional layer of warmth in cold climates, or for aesthetic reasons, such as enhancing the appearance of outer clothing.

How to Memorize "underdress"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an outfit with an underdress as the base layer, and outer clothing worn on top.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'underdress' with the idea of a clothing layer worn beneath other clothes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Underneath Other Clothes' to remember the meaning of 'underdress'.

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