brassiere (redirected from brassieres)

bras·siere  (br-zîr)

n.

A woman's undergarment worn to support and give contour to the breasts.

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[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.]

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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]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

brassiere - an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts bandeau, bra 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] N → sostén m, sujetador m, corpiño m (Arg)

brassiere [ˈbræsiə^r ˈbræziə^r] n → soutien-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] n → reggiseno

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brassiere [ˈbræsɪəʳ] n → reggiseno