01 n. A loose under-garment for the upper part of the body, made of cotton, linen, or other material; -- formerly used of the under-garment of ei…
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A loose under-garment for the upper part of the body, made of cotton, linen, or other material; -- formerly used of the under-garment of either sex, now commonly restricted to that worn by men and boys.“Several persons in December had nothing over their shoulders but their shirts.” — Addison.“She had her shirts and girdles of hair.” — Bp. Fisher.