Lingerie near neckwear (8)

I believe the answer is:

nighties

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'lingerie near neckwear' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'near neckwear' is the wordplay.
'near' becomes 'nigh' (synonyms).
'neckwear' becomes 'ties' (I've seen this in another clue).
'nigh'+'ties'='NIGHTIES'

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(Other definitions for nighties that I've seen before include "Female clothing" , "Ladies' sleeping attire" , "habits adopted in retirement" , "gear for bed" , "Womens' wear" .)

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