plural noun
Etymology
Origin of underclothes
Example Sentences
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“I had sets of clothes, pants and shirts, but I didn’t bring any underclothes or socks,” he said, grinning.
From Slate • Nov. 5, 2019
Her shaming was loosely based on Jane Shore, the 15th-century mistress of Edward IV who, dressed only in her underclothes, did a penance walk through late medieval London.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2015
Verisimilitude broke down, however, when it came to underclothes.
From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2014
After a while, when he didn’t come back, she put on her underclothes and her dress, and set off around the house in search of him.
From The New Yorker • Jul. 2, 2012
There were no clothes or underclothes or shoes anywhere.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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