Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A loose under-garment for the upper part of the body, made of cotton, linen, or other material; -- formerly used of the under-garment of either sex, now commonly restricted to that worn by men and boys. 2. (v. t. & i.) To cover or clothe with a shirt, or as with a shirt.

Multi-Version Concordance Shirt (3 Occurrences) Matthew 5:40 If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. (See NAS) Luke 6:29 To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also. (See NAS RSV) John 21:7 This made the disciple whom Jesus loved say to Peter, "It is the Master." Simon Peter therefore, when he heard the words, "It is the Master," drew on his fisherman's shirt--for he had not been wearing it--put on his girdle, and sprang into the water. (WEY)