[Fr., ‘the making or selling of linnen cloth; also, linnen, linnen stuffe, things made of linnen’ (Cotgr.), f. linge linen.] Linen articles collectively; all the articles of linen, lace, etc., in a woman’s wardrobe or trousseau.
1835. Court Mag., VI. p. xviii/2. It is expected that lingerie will be this season in very great request, both in morning and half-dress.
1885. Illustr. Lond. News, 21 Nov., 516/1. A happy bride supplied with ‘a handsome lingerie.’
1894. Daily News, 11 April, 3/1. The ribbons of the lingerie are sky-blue.
