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- [kawr-suh-let for 1; kawrs-lit for 2]
- /ˌkɔr səˈlɛt for 1; ˈkɔrs lɪt for 2 /
- /ˈkɔː.slɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawr-suh-let for 1; kawrs-lit for 2]
- /ˌkɔr səˈlɛt for 1; ˈkɔrs lɪt for 2 /
Definitions of corselet word
- noun corselet a piece of armour for the top part of the body 3
- noun corselet a one-piece foundation garment, usually combining a brassiere and a corset 3
- noun corselet a piece of armor formerly worn to protect the trunk 3
- noun corselet a woman's undergarment combining a lightweight corset, usually without stays, or a girdle, and a bra 3
- noun corselet Also, corselette. a woman's lightweight foundation garment combining a brassiere and girdle in one piece. 1
- noun corselet Also, corslet. Armor. a suit of light half armor or three-quarter armor of the 16th century or later. cuirass (def 1). 1
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Origin of corselet
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; < Middle French, equivalent to cors bodice, body + -elet -let
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Parts of speech for Corselet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
corselet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
corselet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for corselet
noun corselet
- underwear — clothing worn next to the skin under outer clothes.
- support — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- foundation garment — an undergarment, as a girdle or corset, worn by women to support or give shape to the contours of the body.
- bodice — The bodice of a dress is the part above the waist.
- stays — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
Top questions with corselet
- what is a corselet?
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