"netherwear" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: netherwears [plural]
Etymology: From nether- + -wear. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|nether|wear}} nether- + -wear Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} netherwear (usually uncountable, plural netherwears)
  1. Clothing worn underneath; underwear; nethergarments. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Underwear

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1987, Michael Barthorp, Pierre Turner, The British Army on Campaign",
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          "text": "'I see. Well, I wonder if I might ask you a very big favour.' 'You might, Mr ... er ...' 'Acheson,' the salesman aid. 'Bless you,' said Lestrade. 'What favour?' 'Well, I'm in ladies' netherwear ...' Acheson confessed.",
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