brassiere

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See also: brassière

English

A brassiere

Etymology

Borrowed from French brassière.

Pronunciation

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Noun

brassiere (plural brassieres)

  1. (dated) An item of underwear worn to support the breasts; now commonly shortened to bra. [from 1900s]
    Synonym: bra

Translations

bra — see bra

Further reading

Anagrams

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