underbodice

[ uhn-der-bod-is ]

noun

1. a bodice worn under an outer bodice.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underbodice¹

First recorded in 1890–95; under- + bodice

Example Sentences

Then, slipping two fingers into the aperture, she tore open her lace underbodice.

From Project Gutenberg

They crackled against the soft mauve ribbons of her underbodice.

From Project Gutenberg

Full skirt is attached on elastic to china silk underbodice.

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