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un⋅der⋅dress

[v. uhn-der-dres; n. uhn-der-dres] verb, -dressed or -drest, -dress⋅ing, noun
–verb (used without object)
1. to clothe oneself less completely or formally than is usual or fitting for the circumstances.
–noun
2. garments worn beneath others; underclothes.
3. a slip, petticoat, or other underskirt, esp. one designed to be seen when worn, as beneath a redingote.

Origin:
1775–85; under- + dress
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un·der·dress   (ŭn'dər-drěs')   
n.  
  1. Apparel worn beneath outer garments; underclothing.

  2. An outer garment, such as a dress beneath a tunic or coat, that is worn as part of a costume or suit.

intr.v.   (ŭn'dər-drěs') un·der·dressed, un·der·dress·ing, un·der·dress·es
  1. To dress too informally for the occasion.

  2. To dress without sufficient warmth: You're underdressing that baby for such a cold day.

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