French word lingerie comes from French linge, French -erie
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| linge | French (fra) | (Quebec, invariable) clothing. (Switzerland) towel. Cloth. Linen. |
| -erie | French (fra) | Denoting a shop selling a certain product.. Denoting an object used to perform an action. Denoting an organization specializing in a given field. Denoting nouns describing qualities or properties. |
| lingerie | French (fra) | Linen room. Lingerie (clothing). |