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Corset vs Corsetmaker - What's the difference?

corset | corsetmaker |

As nouns the difference between corset and corsetmaker

is that corset is a woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust while corsetmaker is a manufacturer of corsets.

As a verb corset

is to enclose in a corset; to wear a corset.

corset

English

(wikipedia corset)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
  • (historical) In the Middle Ages, a tight-fitting gown or basque worn by both men and women.
  • Verb

  • To enclose in a corset; to wear a corset.
  • Mabel dreaded the upcoming ball and the preliminary corseting it would entail.
  • (figuratively) To restrict or confine.
  • "I will not remain corseted by your notions of what is and is not proper!" she exclaimed.

    Derived terms

    * corset effect * corsetry

    Anagrams

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    corsetmaker

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A manufacturer of corsets.