breast-girdle en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English brest girdil, equivalent to breast + girdle. Compare English breastband, breaststrap.
Meanings
- (historical) A band or girdle worn around the breasts, serving as a form of brassiere in Mediaeval times.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| breastgirdle | alternative | lexicographic | |
| breast-girdles | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| breast girdle | alternative | lexicographic |