modesty pieces

A form of modesty piece — A piece of lace or other fabric worn over a woman's dress to cover the bosom.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of modesty piece
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APA

modesty pieces. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/modesty%20pieces

MLA

“modesty pieces.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/modesty%20pieces. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “modesty pieces,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/modesty%20pieces.

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