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Definition of bodices in English English dictionary
- plural of bodice
- bodice
- The upper portion of a one- or two-piece dress, in distinction to the skirt and sleeves
- bodice
- A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc., worn especially by women; a corset; stays
- bodice
- An article of clothing for women, covering the body from the neck to the waist, lacking sleeves or with detachable sleeves
- bodice
- A woman's blouse-like garment, especially with European folk dress
- bodice
- a women's ornamental corset-shaped laced waist
- bodice
- {n} a sort of stays for women
- bodice
- by women; a corset; stays
- bodice
- the fitted part of a dress that extends from the waist to the armpits
- bodice
- tight-fitting corset-shaped waist
- bodice
- {i} upper part of a dress
- bodice
- worn esp
- bodice
- A womans blouse-like garment, especially with European folk dress
- bodice
- A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc
- bodice
- part of a dress above the waist
- bodice
- (bod-iss) The close-fitting upper part of a woman's dress
- bodice
- The bodice of a dress is the part above the waist. dress with a fitted bodice and circle skirt
- bodice
- – top portion of a woman’s dress; term also used for corset or stays which was also referred to as a pair of bodies or bodies
- bodice
- A close-fitting outer waist or vest forming the upper part of a woman's dress, or a portion of it