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stomacher

noun
stom·​ach·​er | \ ˈstÉ™-mi-kÉ™r How to pronounce stomacher (audio) , -chÉ™r\

Definition of stomacher

: the center front section of a waist or underwaist or a usually heavily embroidered or jeweled separate piece for the center front of a bodice worn by men and women in the 15th and 16th centuries and later by women only

Examples of stomacher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The Duke had seven jewels commissioned for his niece from London jeweler C.S. Hancock—a bandeau, bracelet, coronet, diadem, necklace, stomacher, and comb. — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, "A Rare Tiara Designed for a Romanov Coronation Goes on Display," 8 July 2019 Other items in the collection include Dame Nellie Melba’s diamond stomacher brooch, Princess Grace of Monaco’s 10.48-carat diamond engagement ring, and Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s diamond and ruby necklace. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Why Meghan Markle Definitely Won't Be Wearing Kate Middleton's Tiara to Her Wedding," 30 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of stomacher

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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