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bodice

bo·dice

UK/ˈbɒdɪs/ US/ˈbɑdɪs/ rare archaic

noun

1.

part of a dress above the waist

Origin

From bodies, plural of body (“upper part of a dress”).

Phrases

  • bodice ripper
  • bodice ripping
  • liberty bodice
  • Watteau bodice

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