Associations to the word «Bodice»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
BODICE, noun. An article of clothing for women, covering the body from the neck to the waist, lacking sleeves or with detachable sleeves.
BODICE, noun. A woman's blouse-like garment, especially with European folk dress.
BODICE, noun. The upper portion of a one- or two-piece dress, in distinction to the skirt and sleeves.
BODICE, noun. (archaic) A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc., worn especially by women; a corset; stays.
BODICE RIPPER, noun. A sexually explicit romantic novel, usually in a historical setting, especially one involving the seduction of the heroine.
BODICE RIPPERS, noun. Plural of bodice ripper
Dictionary definition
BODICE, noun. Part of a dress above the waist.
Wise words
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