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Word: Bodice
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century (originally bodies): plural of body, retaining the original pronunciation. The term probably first denoted an undergarment, then known as a pair of bodice, although this sense is not recorded until the early 17th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɒdɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the close-fitting upper part of a dress, covering the chest and back above the waist
Short Definition:part of dress above waist
Examples:- she reached into the bodice of her dress and pulled out a handkerchief
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