underwaist

[ uhn-der-weyst ]

noun

a blouse worn under another.
such a blouse to which other undergarments are pinned or buttoned, worn by infants and small children.

Origin of underwaist

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; under- + waist

Is your uncle rich enough for you to have a governessand you go trailing round in your underwaist and petticoat!
Winona of the Camp Fire | Margaret Widdemer
Black spencer waist laced in front showing the white underwaist.
The White Christmas and other Merry Christmas Plays | Walter Ben Hare
Materials: Pupils may furnish their own materials for an underwaist such as they wear.
Handicraft for Girls | Idabelle McGlauflin
She goes chasing out in her underwaist and petticoat sometimes.
Winona of the Camp Fire | Margaret Widdemer
Maria had a beautiful neck showing above the lace of her underwaist.
By the Light of the Soul | Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

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