brassière

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English

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Noun

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brassière (plural brassières)

  1. Alternative form of brassiere

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old French braciere (originally a lining inside armor to protect the arm, but later a garment), from Old French brace (arm). Equivalent to bras +‎ -ière.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bʁa.sjɛʁ/
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Noun

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brassière f (plural brassières)

  1. child's vest
  2. (nautical) life jacket
  3. (dated outside Quebec) brassiere, bra
    Synonym: soutien-gorge
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Descendants

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  • English: brassiere, brassière
    • Spanish: brasier

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