netherwear

English

Etymology

From nether- +‎ -wear.

Noun

netherwear (usually uncountable, plural netherwears)

1. Clothing worn underneath; underwear; nethergarments.
   • 1987, Michael Barthorp, Pierre Turner, The British Army on Campaign:

     The campaign obviously caused havoc with the soldiers' netherwear, [...]

   • 2000, M. J. Trow, Lestrade and the Gift of the Prince:

     'I see. Well, I wonder if I might ask you a very big favour.' 'You might, Mr ... er ...' 'Acheson,' the salesman aid. 'Bless you,' said Lestrade. 'What favour?' 'Well, I'm in ladies' netherwear ...' Acheson confessed.

   • 2003, Mike Chappell, The British Army in World War I:

     In Scottish regiments the Glengarry bonnet was worn by all, while the highland regiments still maintained the kilt as a suitable netherwear for active service.

   • 2008, Outlook Traveller, (Please provide the book title or journal name):

     [...] spas where you take off your bra but wear disposable netherwear; [...]