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A gown worn under another, or under some other article of dress. An undergown and kirtle of pale sea-green silk. Sir W. Scott.

A shirt worn next the skin, under another shirt; -- called also undervest.

A sleeve of an under-garment; a sleeve worn under another,

A suit worn under another suit; a suit of underclothes.

That which is worn under the outside clothing; underclothes.

Unfit for a feast; hence, jaded; worn. [Obs.] Chaucer.

A dress of a particular style or fashion worn by persons in the same service or order by means of which they have a distinctive appearance; as, the uniform of the artillery, of the police, of the Freemasons, etc. There are many things which, a soldier will do in his plain clothes which he scorns to do in his uniform. F…

nion shall he throw, Richer than that which four successive kings In Denmark's crown have worn. Shak.

To recant or recall, as an oath; to recall after having sworn; to abjure. J. Fletcher.

Not yet yoked; not having worn the yoke.

ho willfully destroys or defaces any work of art or literature. The Vandals of our isle, Sworn foes to sense and law. Cowper.

or cape, a broad collar or cape of linen and lace with a deep pointed or scalloped edge, worn lying on the shoulders; - - so called from its appearance in pictures by Vandyke. -- Vandyke edge, an edge having ornamental triangular points.

A small box, usually jeweled or of precious metal and worn on a chain, containing a mirror, powder puff, and other small toilet articles for a woman.

Specifically, a waistcoat, or sleeveless body garment, for men, worn under the coat.

he state of being awake, or the state of being awake; sleeplessness; wakefulness; watch. "Worn out by the labors and vigils of many months." Macaulay. Nothing wears out a fine face like the vigils of the card table and those cutting passions which attend them. Addison.

A light cape or short cloak of silk or lace worn by women in summer.

An oath administered to a witness, usually before being sworn in chief, requiring him to speak the truth, or make true answers in reference to matters inquired of, to ascertain his competency to give evidence. Greenleaf. Ld. Abinger.

A sash worn by women around the waist. [R.]

A cloth or wrapper worn about the waist; by extension, such a garment worn about the hips and passing between the thighs.

A short, sleeveless coat or garment for men, worn under the coat, extending no lower than the hips, and covering the waist; a vest.