Meanings
plural netherwears
- uncountableusuallyClothing worn underneath; underwear; nethergarments.
The campaign obviously caused havoc with the soldiers' netherwear, [...]
1987, Michael Barthorp, Pierre Turner, The British Army on Campaign3 more examples
'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.
2000, M. J. Trow, Lestrade and the Gift of the PrinceIn Scottish regiments the Glengarry bonnet was worn by all, while the highland regiments still maintained the kilt as a suitable netherwear for active service.
2003, Mike Chappell, The British Army in World War I[...] spas where you take off your bra but wear disposable netherwear; [...]
2008, Outlook Traveller, (Please provide the book title or journal name)
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