Etymology

corset

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Today it means: A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust. Full definition →

Middle English corset ← Old French corset
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  1. Old French · derived fromcorset
  2. Middle English · inherited fromcorset
  3. English todaycorset

From Middle English corset, from Old French corset. Equivalent to corse + -et.

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