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Corset

Corset Meaning & Definition
Corset Definition And Meaning

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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