chemise cagoule

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Definition of chemise cagoule in English English dictionary

A heavy form of woman's nightwear, with a hole to allow for sexual intercourse with the minimum of physical contact

In the Middle Ages one result of this extreme view was the invention of the chemise cagoule, a sort of heavy nightdress with a suitably placed hole, through which the husband could impregnate his wife while avoiding all other contact.

Hyphenation

che·mise ca·goule

Etymology

() From French