Corset
from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Corset \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.
[1913 Webster]
2. An article of dress inclosing the chest and waist worn
(chiefly by women) to support the body or to modify its
shape; stays.
[1913 Webster]
from
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
56 Moby Thesaurus words for "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
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