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noun
Among women, a posture once regarded affected,the upper body being inclined forward.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, informal
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noun
An exaggerated bustle (frame worn underneath a woman's skirt), the effect of which is generally assisted by high-heeled boots.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, informal
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History
It was thought to resemble the pose of the Venus de Milo, an Ancient Greek statue.
