Definition of Corset

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Corset

In the Middle Ages, a gown or basque of which the body was close fitting, worn by both men and women.

An article of dress inclosing the chest and waist worn (chiefly by women) to support the body or to modify its shape; stays.

To inclose in corsets.

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Corset Quotations

To put on a corset properly is as much of an art as to make a corset properly.
Anna Held

My most recent purchase was a black lace corset.
Lexa Doig

So wearing a corset certainly changes your state of mind.
Radha Mitchell

I'm one of those strange beasts who really likes a corset.
Cate Blanchett

Corset Translations

corset in German is Korsett
corset in Swedish is korsett

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