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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A garment that fits over the bodice of a woman's outfit and lets a part of the bodice show.

   "Anyway, the bodice had a scooped neckline and short sleeves, with a silver lace overbodice."

Example

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"Anyway, the bodice had a scooped neckline and short sleeves, with a silver lace overbodice."

Etymology

From over- + bodice.

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