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bodice

noun bod·ice \ˈbä-dəs\

: the upper part of a dress

Full 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

BODICE Defined for Kids

bodice

noun bod·ice \ˈbä-dəs\

Definition of BODICE for Kids

: the upper part of a dress

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