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brassiere

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bras·siere  (br-zîr)
n.
A woman's undergarment worn to support and give contour to the breasts.

[French brassière, child's jacket with sleeves, brassiere, from Old French braciere : bras, arm (from Latin brcchium; see brachium) + -iere, -ier, one associated with; see -er1.]

brassiere [ˈbræsɪə ˈbræz-]
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a woman's undergarment for covering and supporting the breasts Often shortened to bra
[from C17 French: bodice, from Old French braciere a protector for the arm, from braz arm]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.brassierebrassiere - an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
shoulder strap, strap - a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
undergarment, unmentionable - a garment worn under other garments
uplift - a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts
woman's clothing - clothing that is designed for women to wear
Translations
brassiere [ˈbræsɪəʳ] Nsostén m, sujetador m, corpiño m (Arg)
brassiere [ˈbræsiər ˈbræziər] nsoutien-gorge m
brass rubbing n
(= picture) → décalque m (d'une plaque en laiton)
(= activity) → décalquage m par frottement (d'une plaque en laiton)
brass tacks npl
to get down to brass tacks → en venir au fait
brassiere [ˈbræsɪəʳ] nreggiseno
brassiere [ˈbræsɪəʳ] nreggiseno


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