bodice

Meanings

• noun

  A fashion item worn around the upper body, typically form-fitting and designed to accentuate the waist and bust.

  - "She wore a beautiful red bodice at the ball."
  - "The bodice of her dress was made of silk."
  - "The bodice of the corset was laced up tightly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bodice
appliance , advice , resistance , vice

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Variants

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bodice , bodices , bodice ripper , bodice rippers

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Etymology

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The word 'bodice' comes from the Old French word 'bodice', meaning 'shirt' or 'tunic'. It was later adopted into English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest bodice was created in 2010 and measured 32 feet in circumference.

2. The bodice of a medieval armor suit was often decorated with intricate designs and precious metals.

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Related Concepts

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1. corset: A type of bodice that is designed to cinch in the waist and give the wearer an hourglass figure.

2. basque: A type of bodice that is form-fitting and extends below the waist, covering the hips and sometimes the thighs.

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Culture

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The bodice has been a popular fashion item for centuries, particularly in European and Middle Eastern cultures. It has been worn as a standalone garment or as part of a larger ensemble, such as a gown or a suit of armor. In literature, the bodice has been used as a symbol of femininity and sexuality, and has appeared in works such as Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' and Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'.

How to Memorize "bodice"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'bodice', visualize a form-fitting garment worn around the upper body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bodice' with the idea of a fashionable and form-fitting garment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bring On Dazzling Outfits Catching Everyone's Interest' to remember the word 'bodice'.

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