English Explanatory Dictionary

dishabille

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Extreme casual or disorderly dress, for example, with the shirttail out, sleeves unbuttoned, etc.
  2. A loose, negligent dress.

Pronunciation

dĭs'əbēlʹ -bilʹ /dɪsəˈbiːl/ /-ˈbɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dishabille.wav

Word forms

dishabille dishabilles deshabille

Etymology

From French déshabillé.

Related words

deshabille habiliment
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