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bodice

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bodice (noun)
  2. bodice ripper (noun)

bod·ice

noun \ˈbä-dəs\

Definition of BODICE

1
: the upper part of a woman's dress
2
archaic : corset, stays
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Origin of BODICE

alteration of bodies, plural of 1body
First Known Use: 1566

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

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