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corset
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Word definitions for corset in dictionaries
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
A corset is a garment worn to hold and train the torso into a desired shape for aesthetic or medical purposes (either for the duration of wearing it or with a more lasting effect). Both men and women are known to wear corsets, though this item was for many ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Corset \Cor"set\ (k?r"s?t), n. [F., dim. of OF. cors, F. corps, body. See Corse .] In the Middle Ages, a gown or basque of which the body was close fitting, worn by both men and women. An article of dress inclosing the chest and waist worn (chiefly by women) ...
Usage examples of corset.
She settled herself carefully on his thighs and reached up, unfastening the hooks of her corset, letting the garment fall to the floor.
She settled herself carefully on his thighs and reached up, unfastening the hooks of her corset until her breasts were free, letting the garment fall to the floor.
Veils, fur stoles, whalebone corsets, hats with waxed fruit, kneepads, anything.
Beneath it, Holbrook could catch only glimpses of the blackest, laciest, tightest corset Mt.
Straightening himself from a bow which caused his Cumberland corset to creak ominously, he became aware of General Oakenshaw, and realized, with immense satisfaction, that that distinguished gentleman was observing this passage with blatant revulsion.
Corsets or bands which impede the flow of blood, compress the organs of the chest or abdomen, or restrict the movements of the body, are very injurious, and should not be worn.
Pulling a small knife from his coat pocket, he cut away her corset and silky pantalets, leaving only her gartered stockings.
Pop said and gave the corset a final semi-stroking amorous pat in the roundest part.
You will be laced with cruel force into vicelike corsets of soft dove coutille with whalebone busk to the diamondtrimmed pelvis, the absolute outside edge, while your figure, plumper than when at large, will be restrained in nettight frocks, pretty two ounce petticoats and fringes and things stamped, of course, with my houseflag, creations of lovely lingerie for Alice and nice scent for Alice.
They had decided to spend a day in London on the way back so that Annis could buy her wedding dress and meet Carol, who had agreed excitedly to be a bridesmaid, and it was still fairly early in the morning when they left Mere and Corset the Bristol racing towards London.
I am very sorry the peasant woman has given you that corset, as otherwise I might at least have seen my little pets without fear of bad dreams.
It contained thirty-two pages of photographs showing models wearing brassieres, corsets, garter belts, and stockings.
The country-woman came up to lay the pretty new table, just as I was taking off her corset without her offering the least resistance.
Kairthe helped her to dress, tying satin garters, lacing boned corset, fastening corset-cover and petticoats, and finally wrapping a light, voluminous dressing gown over all.
Corsets, petticoats, gowns, kerchief, fans, work-bags, rougeboxes, masks, gloves-all were there.