n. & v.
n. 1 a closely-fitting undergarment worn by women to support the abdomen. 2 a similar garment worn by men and women because of injury, weakness, or deformity.
v.tr. (corseted, corseting) 1 provide with a corset. 2 control closely. corseted adj. corsetry n.
[ ME f. OF, dimin. of cors body: see CORPSE ]