undersleeve

[ uhn-der-sleev ]

noun

1. a separate sleeve worn under the sleeve of a dress and visible through it or extending beyond it.

Word History and Origins

Origin of undersleeve¹

First recorded in 1540–50; under- + sleeve

Example Sentences

The sleeves are sometimes set over a tight undersleeve, in fact the longer sleeve to the wrist became fashionable.

From Project Gutenberg

The wide sleeves were slit from shoulder to hand, and under them was a closely fitting undersleeve of white cotton.

From Project Gutenberg