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corsetiere

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cor·​se·​tiere | \ ˌkȯr-sə-ˈtir How to pronounce corsetiere (audio) , -ˈtyer How to pronounce corsetiere (audio) \

Definition of corsetiere

: one who makes, fits, or sells corsets, girdles, or brassieres

Examples of corsetiere in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Rigby & Peller had held the royal warrant as corsetiere to the queen since 1960. — Time, "Queen Elizabeth's Bra-Fitter Weeps After Losing Her Royal Contract for Breaking Confidentiality," 11 Jan. 2018

First Known Use of corsetiere

1848, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for corsetiere

French corsetière, feminine of corsetier, from corset

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