merry widow

noun

a woman's undergarment consisting of a strapless brassiere and short corset with attached garters.

Origin of merry widow

First recorded in 1950–55; named after The Merry Widow, an operetta (1905) by Franz Lehár; formerly a trademark

Housman then asked her to sing a song from The merry widow, which she did.
Passing By | Maurice Baring
The merry widow gave the gang the wink, said Iky, cynically.
Droll Stories of Isthmian Life | Evelyn Saxton
"I think your description of Mrs. Halton as the merry widow is a particularly unfortunate one," remarked Lindfield.
Daisy's Aunt | E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson
Marriage, according to the merry widow-reno, is a "perfectly lovely experience to have had!"
A Guide to Men | Helen Rowland
He pointed out that this would be the last time they could listen to the strains of the "merry widow Waltz."
The Nature Faker | Richard Harding Davis

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