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| cor·set [ káwrssət ] (plural cor·sets) |
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1. stiff garment: a stiffened garment worn by women to shape the waist and breasts
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2. stiff undergarment: a stiff undergarment with laces to fasten it tightly, formerly worn to shape and support the body
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3. medicine injury support: a stiffened garment worn by men or women for back support when injured
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| [13th century. < French< Old French cors "body"] |
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 cor·set·ed adjective |
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