'neglige' definitions:

Definition of 'neglige'

From: WordNet
noun
A loose dressing gown for women [syn: negligee, neglige, peignoir, wrapper, housecoat]

Definition of 'neglige'

From: GCIDE
  • neglige \neg`li*ge"\, negligee \neg`li*gee"\(n[e^]g`l[i^]*zh[=a]"; F. n[asl]`gl[-e]`zh[asl]"), n. [Also spelled neglig['e] and neglig['e]e.][F. n['e]glig['e], fr. n['e]gliger to neglect, L. negligere. See Neglect.]
  • 1. An easy, unceremonious attire; undress. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A kind of loose, flowing dressing gown worn by women, usually made of sheer fabric.
  • Syn: negligee, peignoir. [1913 Webster + PJC]

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