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Meaning of "corselet" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CORSELET

From Old French, from cors bodice of a garment, from Latin corpus body.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CORSELET

corselet  [ˈkɔːslɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORSELET

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Corselet is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CORSELET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

corselet

Corselet

A corselet, or corselette, is a type of foundation garment, sharing elements of both brassieres and girdles. It may incorporate lace in front or in back. The term originated by the addition of the diminutive suffix "-ette" to the word corset.

Definition of corselet in the English dictionary

The definition of corselet in the dictionary is a piece of armour for the top part of the body Also spelt: corslet. Other definition of corselet is a one-piece foundation garment, usually combining a brassiere and a corset.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CORSELET


bracelet
ˈbreɪslɪt
bullet
ˈbʊlɪt
chocolate
ˈtʃɒkəlɪt
corselette
ˈkɔːslɪt
corslet
ˈkɔːslɪt
crosslet
ˈkrɒslɪt
gaslit
ˈɡæslɪt
lancelet
ˈlɑːnslɪt
lit
lɪt
palette
ˈpælɪt
princelet
ˈprɪnslɪt
scarlet
ˈskɑːlɪt
slit
slɪt
split
splɪt
tablet
ˈtæblɪt
template
ˈtɛmplɪt
toilet
ˈtɔɪlɪt
verselet
ˈvɜːslɪt
violet
ˈvaɪəlɪt
wallet
ˈwɒlɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORSELET

corruptly
corruptness
corruptor
cors anglais
corsac
corsage
corsair
corse
corselette
corset
corseted
corsetier
corsetry
corsey
Corsica
Corsican
Corsican pine
corsive
corslet
corsned

WORDS THAT END LIKE CORSELET

ankle bracelet
capelet
charm bracelet
eyelet
flannelet
lobelet
mantelet
Michelet
miquelet
murrelet
notelet
omelet
osselet
pikelet
platelet
rondelet
spikelet
valvelet
wavelet
Western omelet

Synonyms and antonyms of corselet in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «corselet» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORSELET

Find out the translation of corselet to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of corselet from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «corselet» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

紧身胸衣
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

corselet
570 millions of speakers

English

corselet
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

corselet
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المشدية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

грация
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

corselet
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উরস্ত্রাণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

corselet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Korselet
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mieder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コースレット
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

코르셋
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Corselet
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

áo giáp bọc thân trên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

corselet
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉर्सेललेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sıkı giysi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

corselet
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gorsetowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

грація
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

corset
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θώρακα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pantser
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Korsett
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Korsett
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of corselet

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORSELET»

The term «corselet» is regularly used and occupies the 102.655 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CORSELET» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about corselet

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORSELET»

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The Macedonian Empire: The Era of Warfare Under Philip II ...
The bell corselet consisted of molded front and rear bronze pieces connected at the shoulders. Above the hip the corselet curved outward, giving it its characteristic bell shape. The groin and neck were left unprotected to give the wearer some ...
James R. Ashley, 2004
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The Scythians 700-300 BC
Quickly recognising the advantage of a corselet proof against most sword and spear-thrusts, the Scythians experimented until they found the most efficient method of arranging the overlapping 'fish-scales'. Remaining in use for thousands of ...
E.V. Cernenko, 2012
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Sussex Archaeological Collections Relating to the History ...
A corselet furnished Mr. Jeremey Woodman . . . respect of his benefice small, Mr. Doctor Bridgman, vicar . Mr. Robt. Adams, parson . . Mr. Henry Peerson, ij. ptes. . Mr. Robt. Thomson, | son, the 3d Mr. Edward Martyn, vicar Mr. Jo. Bracegirdle ...
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The Search for God in Ancient Egypt
In the illustration of the scene that concerns us, a representation of a man and the caption "lector priest" appear, along with the words, "I have brought you the qeni- corselet." The illustration thus refers to the this-worldly sphere of the ritual ...
Jan Assmann, 2001
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Alphabet of Insects, for the Use of Beginners
abdomen behind, I shall term the corselet ('). Unlike the head, this part is composed of several distinct rings and pieces, which have but recently received names, and been studied. Most of the names invented by our English authors are  ...
James Rennie, 1832
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Outlines Of The Natural History Of Great Britain And ...
Corselet and Shells yellow ; the first with 7 black spots, the Utter with 20 only. Length 1 4 line. 8. Conglobata Head, Corselet, and Legs yellow. 0« the Corselet 7 black spots. Shells red with 8 black spots on each. Length 2 lines. 9. 14-guttata.
John Berkenhout, 1769
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The Battle of Marathon in Scholarship: Research, Theories ...
While they appear on vase paintings, “the structure of the linen corselet is not described in extant written sources.”63 Connelly suggests that the linen corselet was made by gluing together many different layers oflinen to form a stiff shirt that  ...
Dennis L. Fink, 2014
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The Western Way of War: Infantry Battle in Classical Greece
Lazenby 32) Rather, what is surprising is that generation upon generation were willing to endure the plate corselet — a type of armor which through its great weight and inflexibility probably wore out its wearer within minutes. Some idea of the ...
Victor Davis Hanson, 2009
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A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and the Arts
Fig. 16 is cut open to expose the luminous matter it contains: the coat of the sac is still seen to preserve its figure. \Fig. 17. Is the elater noctilucus, with the shell of the corselet removed on one side, by which the organ of light is uncovered. a the  ...
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Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and the Arts
Fig. 16 is cut open to expose the luminous matter it contains: the coat of the sac is still seen to preserve its figure. Fig. 17. Is the elater noctilucus, with the shell of the corselet removed on one side, by which the organ of light is uncovered. a the  ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORSELET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term corselet is used in the context of the following news items.
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250 Years' Worth of Bras and Panties
The show is on view until Nov. 15. A corselet by Cadolle (left) and a bra and panties, both from the early 1930s. (Courtesy of The Museum at FIT) ... «WNYC, Aug 14»
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The Museum at FIT traces the history and impact of lingerie
Among the more than 70 items of lingerie and foundations on exhibit are, from left: a 1770s European corset in silk; a 1954 corselet in lace, ... «NorthJersey.com, Jun 14»
3
The Poetry of Derek Walcott 1948-2013 – review
In "The Tarpon", for example, "Bronze, with a brass-green mold, the scales / age like a corselet of coins, / a net of tarnished silver joins / the ... «The Guardian, May 14»
4
Read ?The King in Yellow,? the ?True Detective? Reference That?s …
... as when the sunshine played over the polished steel of a corselet on Hawberk's knee. I watched the bats darting and turning above the water ... «Daily Beast, Feb 14»
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Beard protest inflames Shetlands Viking festival
Its original items, the Up Helly Aa website records, included "a silver helmet, with raven's wings ... a corselet with sleeves of silver mail ... «CNN, Jan 14»
6
It's a Cinch: 10 Stylish Ways to Make Your Waist Look Smaller
Graubard recommends a corselet, which is a wider belt specifically designed to cinch in the midsection, running between 3-6 inches in width. «Health.com, Nov 13»
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Cook and Indi's World Buffet brings even more of the world on a …
Cook and Indi's World Buffet is located at 500 Corselet Road, Darnley tel 0141 876 0458. ENDS. For further information please contact Indi ... «allmediascotland.com, Oct 13»
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Fashion archive: No more New Look? Paris changes her mind
... in which the waist line is softened by a variety of techniques, most of them tending to a very high corselet effect of Directoire influence. «The Guardian, Aug 13»
9
Mold Cape Returns To Wrexham Museum
Experts originally believed the Cape was a corselet – a kind of breast-plate worn under the arms. Later, they thought it might have been a ... «Wrexham.com, Aug 13»
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Is this Priyanka Chopra's look in her next single, Exotic?
We found a picture of PC wearing golden pants and a black corselet, and wonder if this is her look in the song. If it indeed is, then must say, ... «Bollywood Life, Apr 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Corselet [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/corselet>. Apr 2024 ».
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