Associations to the word «Bodice»
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Wiktionary
BODICE, noun. An article of clothing for women, covering the body from the neck to the waist, lacking sleeves or with detachable sleeves.
BODICE, noun. A woman's blouse-like garment, especially with European folk dress.
BODICE, noun. The upper portion of a one- or two-piece dress, in distinction to the skirt and sleeves.
BODICE, noun. (archaic) A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc., worn especially by women; a corset; stays.
BODICE RIPPER, noun. A sexually explicit romantic novel, usually in a historical setting, especially one involving the seduction of the heroine.
BODICE RIPPERS, noun. Plural of bodice ripper
Dictionary definition
BODICE, noun. Part of a dress above the waist.
Wise words
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