breast-girdle
breast-girdle · breast-girdles
A band or girdle worn around the breasts, serving as a form of brassiere in Mediaeval…A band or girdle worn around the breasts, serving as a form of brassiere in Mediaeval times.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A band or girdle worn around the breasts, serving as a form of brassiere in Mediaeval times.
Origin
From Middle English brest girdil, equivalent to breast + girdle. Compare English breastbanFrom Middle English brest girdil, equivalent to breast + girdle. Compare English breastband, breaststrap.
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