Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
but really, you guys should leanr to appreciate this word. If a hot looking dirl walks into one of those into your bedroom...it certainly will have its effect ;)
I did the obvious dictionary search: "Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, shirt, from Late Latin camisia 1 : a woman's one-piece undergarment 2 : a loose straight-hanging dress" Those dresses were very popular in the '20s ... my grandmother the flapper *what does that mean?* wore them. Doug. I like it when you don't know what words mean. It's cute. xoxo
How on earth did this word flummox both you & Bierce? I'll bet that hasn't happened very often. I think we ladies know quite a few words that would stump most guys.
Wish you'd let me know earlier that you'd gone clothing optional. I got dressed for nothin'. Jeez. And this is my very best chemise. I don't wear it often.
Well there are satin chemise, silk chemise, cotton chemise, lace chemise, chemise lacoste, sheer chemise, bodice renaissance chemise, mesh chemise etc... I could go on but... ;)
Chemise: a word contrived to rhyme with demise, but immediately met same.
ReplyDeleteOr it might be a word Bush made up in one of his speeches.
Chemistry gone bad?
ReplyDeletebut really, you guys should leanr to appreciate this word. If a hot looking dirl walks into one of those into your bedroom...it certainly will have its effect ;)
ReplyDeletedirl=girl
ReplyDeleteWhat?? A word Doug doesn't know the meaning of?!
ReplyDeleteChemise: The word that finally stumped the wordsman of blogsphere.
Welcome to our world, Doug. We're a friendly lot.
chemise - what goes on must come off
ReplyDeleteI thought at least guys would appreciate this one. tsk...pity.
Chemise~ Sexy with a french twist... unbuttoned, nothing underneath, throw on some heels... now we're talkin'!
ReplyDeleteI think I want to know more about this word.
ReplyDeleteWhat you might lose at one of my gaming establishments.
ReplyDeleteEspecially if your French.
I did the obvious dictionary search:
ReplyDelete"Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, shirt, from Late Latin camisia
1 : a woman's one-piece undergarment
2 : a loose straight-hanging dress"
Those dresses were very popular in the '20s ... my grandmother the flapper *what does that mean?* wore them. Doug. I like it when you don't know what words mean. It's cute. xoxo
chemise, (n) simple undergarment originally used as to cover is now
ReplyDeletechiefly worn to unveil.
Chemise, n., shu'meez. shimmy, shift, slip
ReplyDeleteUsage: I wish I could chemise like my sister Kate.
I think you're right, Indie, I seem to remember "The election was a chamois"
ReplyDeleteOh, those saucy dirls, Monika. I'm not saying I don't like them, just not by name. Most things I like are strange to me.
Yeah, right, Sar. I bow to your superior sarcasm for one day only.
Oh, it's appreciated, Jenna. Thank you.
Talkin' Miz B, maybe but no longer listening.
Indie, I agree. Google time. Hey, how did this become the Lecher's site? Everyone over to Synchronicity of Indeterminacy!
Thank you Mireille and yes, I know the word flapper. Flipper's cousin.
Still Life, I thought those were blue jeans.
Hahaha, TLP. I know that song but can't remember the name. Seems to be the theme du jour.
Well,
ReplyDeleteyou made me gaffaw
and then Sar made me snicker,
and the Miz B made me giggle,
it's been a fun lil visit.
Thanks!
I try never to define words or wear things that I can't, at first glance, pronounce.
ReplyDeletechemise-the fancy girl's tank top.
ReplyDeletewoof
ReplyDeletei came, i read, i thought, i got nothing, its a dress.
ReplyDeleteAccording to my non favorite, but loved nonetheless, grandmother they are undershirts for sluts.
ReplyDeleteGives prolonged scratch behind ears.
Love Alice's ability to love both her grandmothers
ReplyDeleteThink Chemise was a popular expression in the 1920's for a flappers dress which is where Cooper's grandmother probably got that definition
Love the amount of work that went into Doug's definition -)
Well, Logo, you made us all grin. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteExcellent principle, Manchego. I'm that way with cheese.
Thanks, Masil. I think I'm getting it.
Good girl, Icy.
Rio, you were well ahead of me, though.
Virtuous, Alice. Bow wow.
Hey, Pia, it's Monday.
Doug...are you saying that you DO wear the cheeses that you CAN pronounce?
ReplyDeleteI got nothin’…or next to nothin’…
ReplyDeleteApparel Exempt
Schlemeel, schlemazel, chemise'll get you if you don't watch out.
ReplyDelete{{groan}}
You got me.
ReplyDeleteHere's one thought:
chemise, n. Chemistry, which is all Chinese to me.
Of course, Manchego. What did you think I meant?
ReplyDeleteCool, AE, this site is now clothing optional.
Actonbell, not half as confused as I.
Dddragon, I'm starting to blame the word.
Aral, we may be at similar disadvantages.
How on earth did this word flummox both you & Bierce?
ReplyDeleteI'll bet that hasn't happened very often.
I think we ladies know quite a few words that would stump most guys.
Wish you'd let me know earlier that you'd gone clothing optional. I got dressed for nothin'. Jeez. And this is my very best chemise. I don't wear it often.
ReplyDeleteWell there are satin chemise, silk chemise, cotton chemise, lace chemise, chemise lacoste,
ReplyDeletesheer chemise, bodice renaissance chemise, mesh chemise etc... I could go on but... ;)
That's good because I would never even think of visiting a site that practiced such blatant discrimination
ReplyDeleteAE
All of them, Jamie Dawn. Every one.
ReplyDeleteWell, you look grand, TLP. I wouldn't have missed it.
But I still wouldn't get it, Shayna?
Perish the thought, AE.
Well, it's kinda late, and The Missus is calling for me. I'm hoping she's not wearing a chemise. (Did I just say that?)
ReplyDeleteFred, I only caught the first part.
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