chemiloon
English
Etymology
Blend of chemise + pantaloon?
Noun
chemiloon (plural chemiloons)
- (US, historical, 19th century) A garment, usually for women, consisting of chemise and drawers united in one. It is somewhat similar to modern day onesies, or a jumpsuit.
- muslin chemiloon
- flannel chemiloons
References
- “chemiloon”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.