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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(chiefly attributive) A style of corset, worn at the start of the 20th century, with a rigid straight busk at the front, forcing the torso forward and causing the hips to jut out at the rear..
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Swanbill means (chiefly attributive) A style of corset, worn at the start of the 20th century, with a rigid straight busk at the front, forcing the torso forward and causing the hips to jut out at the rear..
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Use swanbill where its definition matches the intended context.
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