corset

English

/ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
  • (historical) A tight-fitting gown or basque worn by both men and women during the Middle Ages.
  • (UK) A regulation that limited the growth of British banks' interest-bearing deposits.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French corset.

Origin

Old French

corset

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