long-waisted
[ lawng-wey-stid, long- ]
adjective
of more than average length between the shoulders and waistline; having a low waistline.
Origin of long-waisted
1First recorded in 1640–50
- Compare short-waisted.
Words Nearby long-waisted
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How to use long-waisted in a sentence
The cuirass or breastplate was made long waisted, copying the doublet, ridged and brought to a peak in front known as the peascod.
A Handbook of Pictorial History | Henry W. DonaldThen, like some weird jack-in-the-box, there popped out from the mound a straight, long-waisted body in black waving its arms.
A Village of Vagabonds | F. Berkeley SmithThe short woman must select only those gowns that have long lines, long-waisted effects.
Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 | Lillian Eichler WatsonThe young man took off his long-waisted gray coat and flung it over the horse's loins, lining down.
Boy Woodburn | Alfred Ollivantlong-waisted and straitly cut stays were worn, the gown sleeve is short as the coat-sleeve of a Charles II.
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