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.
Derivatives:
corseted adj. corsetry n.
Etymology: ME f. OF, dimin. of cors body: see CORPSE