bodice
- Noun. An article of clothing for women, covering the body from the neck to the waist, lacking sleeves or with detachable sleeves.
- Noun. A woman's blouse-like garment, especially with European folk dress.
- Noun. The upper portion of a one- or two-piece dress, in distinction to the skirt and sleeves.
- Noun. (archaic) A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc., worn especially by women; a corset; stays.
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