corselet
noun
for sense 2 ˌkȯr-sə-ˈlet
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Definition of corselet
1
or
corslet
\ ˈkȯr-slət
\
[ Middle French, diminutive of cors body, bodice ]
: a piece of armor covering the trunk
2
or
corselette
\ ˌkȯr-sə-ˈlet
\
[ from Corselette, a trademark ]
: an undergarment combining girdle and brassiere
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