Definition of brassiere
: a woman's undergarment to cover and support the breasts
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The Current Detective magazine cover from June 1944 shows a woman in a brassiere.
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Somewhat less common is the use of old plus-size brassieres.
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His work has appeared on everything from cat food labels (of course) to jigsaw puzzles to ads for brassieres.
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Origin and Etymology of brassiere
obsolete French brassière bodice, from Old French braciere arm protector, from bras arm — more at bracelet
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