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Meaning of PEIGNOIR

Pronunciation:  peyn'wâr

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a loose dressing gown for women
 
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 Synonyms: housecoat, neglige, negligee, wrapper
 
 See Also: brunch coat, camisole, dressing gown, lounging robe, robe-de-chambre

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pei`gnoir"\, n. [F., fr. peigner to comb, L.
pectinare. See {Pectinate}.]
A woman's loose dressing sack; hence, a loose morning gown or
wrapper.
 

 

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