neglige \neg`li*ge"\, negligee
\neg`li*gee"\(n[e^]g`l[i^]*zh[=a]"; F. n[asl]`gl[-e]`zh[asl]"),
n. [Also spelled {neglig['e]} and {neglig['e]e}.][F.
n['e]glig['e], fr. n['e]gliger to neglect, L. negligere. See
{Neglect}.]
1. An easy, unceremonious attire; undress.
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2. A kind of loose, flowing dressing gown worn by women,
usually made of sheer fabric.
Syn: negligee, peignoir.
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