What does "deshabille" mean?

the state of being partially clothed

What is a synonym for "deshabille"?

Common synonyms include: dishabille.

/ˈdɛzəbɪəl/ noun

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Noun

1
the state of being partially clothed countable, uncountable
"We have witnessed the deshabille of Major Pendennis: will any man wish to be valet-de-chambre to our other hero, Costigan?"
2
the state of being carelessly or partially dressed wordnet
3
a garment worn when one is in a state of undress; a négligée countable, uncountable

"We have witnessed the deshabille of Major Pendennis: will any man wish to be valet-de-chambre to our other hero, Costigan?"

Borrowed from French déshabillé (“undressed”), past participle of déshabiller (“to undress”).