balconetten.
/balkəˈnɛt/ A miniature balcony.
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society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > porches, balconies, etc. > [noun] > balcony
gallery1509
balcony1618
balcon1635
pergolaa1641
gazebo1843
mashrabiyya1850
basket-balcony1866
balconette1876
sun deck1876
1876 T. Hardy Hand of Ethelberta II. xlviii. 273 A timber-built cottage, having ornamental barge-boards, balconettes, and porch.
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Also in form balconnet. Originally: a brassiere resembling a corset. Subsequently: a brassiere with low-cut cups and (usually) straps that are set far apart, designed to give uplift to the breasts. Also more fully balconette bra.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > underwear > [noun] > brassière > types of
bandeau1915
uplift bra1932
gay deceiver1942
falsies1943
balconette1947
Wonderbra1947
push-up1955
bralette1973
underwire1973
minimizer1980
T-back1981
1947 Women's Wear Daily 16 Oct. 25/3 The Balconnet lengthens and refines the waist without compressing it, and supports the breasts naturally.
1954 Women's Wear Daily 28 Oct. 4/1 ‘Volte-Face’..is the name of this balconnet.., made of silk, and extending nearly three inches below the waistline.
1990 Hobart Mercury (Nexis) 18 Apr. The Playtex range includes the sensual balconnet bra, a style favoured by European women with low-cut bra-line, underwire support and detachable straps for strapless dress options.
2001 Independent 27 Oct. (Mag.) 37/1 Dolce & Gabbana are in the business of..plumping the bosom with a balconette bra.
2011 Daily Tel. 4 Feb. 25/2 It was rather odd to see her photographed..in a see-through polka dot blouse that revealed not a pretty navy camisole, or even a dark, lacy balconette, but a white under-wired one.
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