corsetiere


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cor·se·tiere

 (kôr′sĭ-tîr′)
n.
One who makes, fits, or sells corsets, brassieres, girdles, and similar undergarments.
[French corsetière, feminine of corsetier, corset-maker, from corset, corset, from Old French; see corset.]
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corsetière

(ˌkɔːsɛtɪˈɛə; kɔːˌsɛt-)
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a woman who makes and fits corsets
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cor•se•tiere

(ˌkɔr sɪˈtɪər)

n.
a person who specializes in making, fitting, or selling corsets, brassieres, or other foundation garments.
[1840–50; < French corsetière, feminine of corsetier; see corset, -ier2]
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