vestee
Americannoun
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a decorative front piece worn under a woman's jacket or blouse so as to be visible at the neckline.
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vest.
Etymology
Origin of vestee
Example Sentences
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I'm going to make my next knitted vestee just like that.'
From Pipefuls by Morley, Christopher
The Pitcher revealed a vestee, adjusted with gold pins.
From Bunker Bean by Wilson, Harry Leon
"I have 'em make a vestee," said Bean; "goes on with gold pins; adds dressiness, the man says."
From Bunker Bean by Wilson, Harry Leon
I wish I had a lace vestee and some long white gloves.
From Betty Gordon at Boarding School The Treasure of Indian Chasm by Emerson, Alice B.
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