BRASSIERE


Meaning of BRASSIERE in English

n.

Pronunciation: br ə - ' zir also ˌ bra-s ē - ' er

Function: noun

Etymology: obsolete French brassière bodice, from Old French braciere arm protector, from bras arm ― more at BRACELET

Date: 1911

: a woman's undergarment to cover and support the breasts

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