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corselet

noun
corse·​let | \ for sense 1 ˈkȯr-slÉ™t How to pronounce corselet (audio) , for sense 2 ËŒkȯr-sÉ™-ˈlet How to pronounce corselet (audio) \

Definition of corselet

1 or corslet \ ˈkȯr-​slÉ™t How to pronounce corslet (audio) \ [ Middle French, diminutive of cors body, bodice ] : a piece of armor covering the trunk
2 or corselette \ ËŒkȯr-​sÉ™-​ˈlet How to pronounce corselette (audio) \ [ from Corselette, a trademark ] : an undergarment combining girdle and brassiere

First Known Use of corselet

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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corselet

noun
corse·​let
variants: or corslet \ ˈkȯr-​slÉ™t \

Kids Definition of corselet

: armor worn on the upper part of the body

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