long-waisted

[ lawng-wey-stid, long- ]

adjective

1. of more than average length between the shoulders and waistline; having a low waistline.

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-waisted¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

The cuirass or breastplate was made long waisted, copying the doublet, ridged and brought to a peak in front known as the peascod.

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Then, like some weird jack-in-the-box, there popped out from the mound a straight, long-waisted body in black waving its arms.

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The short woman must select only those gowns that have long lines, long-waisted effects.

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The young man took off his long-waisted gray coat and flung it over the horse's loins, lining down.

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Long-waisted and straitly cut stays were worn, the gown sleeve is short as the coat-sleeve of a Charles II.

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