stomacher

American

[stuhm-uh-ker] / ˈstʌm ə kər /

noun

a richly ornamented garment covering the stomach and chest, worn in the 15th and 16th centuries, and later worn under a bodice by women.

stomacher British

/ ˈstʌməkə /

noun

a decorative V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach by men and women in the 16th century, later only by women

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Etymology

Origin of stomacher

A late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at stomach, -er ¹

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The Fur is approv'd to wear as a Stomacher, for weak and cold Stomachs.

From A New Voyage to Carolina, containing the exact description and natural history of that country; together with the present state thereof; and a journal of a thousand miles, travel'd thro' several nations of Indians; giving a particular account of their customs, manners, etc. by Lawson, John

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