Where does “corsetry” come from?
corsetry (English) comes from English corset, from Old French corset, from Old French cors — body.
corsetry (English): The collective noticeable portion of a corset
Definitions
- The collective noticeable portion of a corset
Ancestry of “corsetry”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | corset | A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with... |
| 2 | Old French | corset | — |
| 3 | Old French | cors | body |