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noun
A tight, sleeveless underbodice, originally as typically worn by children to allow for more freedom of movement than a corset.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, historical
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Synonyms: emancipation waist
Antonyms: none provided
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