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Overbodice

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A garment that fits over the bodice of a woman's outfit and lets a part of the bodice show..

Example Sentences

Anyway, the bodice had a scooped neckline and short sleeves, with a silver lace overbodice.
Due to the unstructured fit of the dress, there are no fastenings apart from press studs that close the sides of the overbodice.
By 1876 dresses were shaped in a Princess line (with an all-in-one princess petticoat), often with a cuirasse overbodice.

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What does overbodice mean?

Overbodice means A garment that fits over the bodice of a woman's outfit and lets a part of the bodice show..

What is a synonym for overbodice?

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What is the opposite of overbodice?

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How do you use overbodice in a sentence?

Anyway, the bodice had a scooped neckline and short sleeves, with a silver lace overbodice.

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