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corselet

noun corse·let \for 1 ˈkr-slət, for 2 ˌkr-sə-ˈlet\

Definition of CORSELET

1
or cors·let [Middle French, diminutive of cors body, bodice] :  a piece of armor covering the trunk
2
or cor·se·lette [from Corselette, a trademark] :  an undergarment combining girdle and brassiere
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First Known Use of CORSELET

1563
CORSELET Defined for Kids

corselet

noun corse·let \ˈkr-slət\

Definition of CORSELET for Kids

:  armor worn on the upper part of the body

Variants of CORSELET

corse·let or cors·let \ˈkr-slət\

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