As an article of feminine attire. A garment or a bodice-front designed in imitation of the masculine waistcoat.
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| 释义 | the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > bodice > parts of (9) waistcoat1711 As an article of feminine attire. A garment or a bodice-front designed in imitation of the masculine waistcoat. stay-hook1743 (see quot. 1860). mantilla1835 A deep draping of lace attached to the edge of a corsage. Obsolete. rare. plastron1857 A kind of ornamental front panel on a woman's bodice. Also: a loose front of lace, or of a light fabric edged with lace, embroidery, etc. Basque1860 The continuation, formerly of a doublet or waistcoat, now only of a lady's bodice, slightly below the waist, forming a kind of short skirt… jabot1881 An ornamental frill on a woman's bodice. Amadis1898 Apparently: a type of embroidery used as edging on a bodice or sleeve. Obsolete. rare. corsage1911 A bouquet worn on the bodice. U.S. halter1935 A strap attached to the top of a backless bodice and looped round the neck; also, a bodice with such a strap or cut so as to give a similar effect… |
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