Sekirov Dictionary

corset

/ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/

noun3

  1. A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
  2. (historical) A tight-fitting gown or basque worn by both men and women during the Middle Ages.
  3. (UK, historical) A regulation that limited the growth of British banks' interest-bearing deposits.

verb2

  1. To enclose in a corset; to wear a corset.
  2. (figurative) To restrict or confine.
forms

corseted · corsetted · corseting · corsetting · corsets

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