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Webster 1913 Edition

(k?r′s?t)

Noun.

[F., dim. of OF.

cors

, F.

corps

, body. See

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) to support the body or to modify its shape; stays.

(k?r′s?t)

Verb.

[

imp. & p. p.

Corseted

;

p. pr. & vb. n.

Corseting

To inclose in corsets.

Noun.

A boddice; jumps; something worn to give shape to the body; used by ladies and dandies.