neglige, negligee (n&ebreve_;gl&ibreve_;zhā; F. n&auptack_;gl&euptack_;zh&auptack_;), n. [Also spelled negligé and negligée.][F. négligé, fr. négliger to neglect, L. negligere. See Neglect.] 1. An easy, unceremonious attire; undress.[1913 Webster]
2. A kind of loose, flowing dressing gown worn by women, usually made of sheer fabric.Syn. -- negligee, peignoir.[1913 Webster + PJC]