Getting the garment, I seem to have turned on the central heating (7)

I believe the answer is:

chemise

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(Other definitions for chemise that I've seen before include "Loose-fitting shirtlike dress" , "Smock" , "Apron" , "garment" , "Loose dress" .)

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