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dress shield

American

noun

a fabric or plastic pad for attaching to the inside of the underarm of a woman's garment to protect the garment from being soiled by perspiration.

dress shield British

noun

a fabric pad worn under the armpits or attached to the armhole of a garment to prevent sweat from showing on or staining the clothing

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Etymology

Origin of dress shield

First recorded in 1880–85

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