About The Word Corset
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Corset
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What's The Definition Of Corset?
[n] a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
[v] dress with a corset Synonyms | Synonyms for Corset: girdle | panty girdle | stays Related Terms | Find terms related to Corset: advocate | alpenstock | arm | athletic supporter | back | backbone | backing | bandeau | bearer | bra | brace | bracer | bracket | brassiere | buttress | cane | carrier | cervix | corselet | crook | crutch | foundation garment | fulcrum | girdle | guy | guywire | jock | jockstrap | mainstay | maintainer | mast | neck | prop | reinforce | reinforcement | reinforcer | rest | resting place | rigging | shoulder | shroud | spine | sprit | staff | standing rigging | stave | stay | stays | stick | stiffener | strengthener | support | supporter | sustainer | upholder | walking stick See Also | apparel | clothe | dress | enclothe | fit out | foundation | foundation garment | garb | garment | habilitate | raiment | tog Corset In Webster's Dictionary \Cor"set\ (k?r"s?t), n. [F., dim. of OF. cors, F. corps,
body. See {Corse}.]
1. In the Middle Ages, a gown or basque of which the body was
close fitting, worn by both men and women.
2. An article of dress inclosing the chest and waist worn
(chiefly by women) to support the body or to modify its
shape; stays.
\Cor"set\ (k?r"s?t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Corseted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Corseting}.] To inclose in corsets. |
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