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nightie

or night·y

[ nahy-tee ]
/ ˈnaɪ ti /
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noun, plural night·ies.Informal.
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Origin of nightie

First recorded in 1890–95; night(gown) + -ie
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British Dictionary definitions for nightie

nightie

nighty

/ (ˈnaɪtɪ) /

noun plural nighties
informal short for nightdress
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