Female underwear (8)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">female underwear</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for lingerie that I've seen before include "frillies" , "Fancy underwear for women" , "Garments" , "Women's underwear from France" , "Ladies' underwear" .)
(Other definitions for knickers that I've seen before include "bother" , "Underwear - oh dear!" , "Drat!" , "Mild expletive" , "Elasticated undergarment" .)