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 ]