Definition

Noun: 1. A loose shirt or tunic: A simple, loose-fitting garment for the upper body, typically with sleeves. Historically, it was a common item of clothing worn in the Middle Ages.

Usage

• The word "camise" refers specifically to a type of simple, loose shirt or tunic.
• It is primarily used in historical or costume contexts to describe medieval clothing.
• It is a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• The peasant wore a simple camise of rough linen.
• Her medieval costume included a long camise under the gown.
• The museum's display featured a camise from the 14th century.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used by historians, reenactors, and costume designers to accurately describe historical undergarments or base layers.

Variants and Related Words

• Chemise (noun): A very similar, often synonymous term for a loose-fitting undergarment or slip. "Chemise" is the more common term in modern usage for historical garments and for a type of women's lingerie or dress.

Synonyms

• Tunic
• Smock
• Undershirt (in a historical context)

Different Meanings

• The word "camise" has only one primary meaning related to a historical garment. It does not have modern idiomatic uses or phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. a loose shirt or tunic; originally worn in the Middle Ages