corselet


corse·let

noun
\for 1 ˈkr-slət, for 2 ˌkr-sə-ˈlet\

Definition of CORSELET

1
or cors·let [Middle French, diminutive of cors body, bodice] : a piece of armor covering the trunk
2
or cor·se·lette [from Corselette, a trademark] : an undergarment combining girdle and brassiere

First Known Use of CORSELET

1563

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