- corsetiere
- noun Etymology: French corsetière, feminine of corsetier, from corset Date: 1848 one who makes, fits, or sells corsets, girdles, or brassieres
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corsetiere — [kôr΄sə tir′, kôr΄sətyer′] n. [Fr corsetière, fem. of corsetier, corset maker < corset,CORSET + ier, ER] 1. a person who fits clients for the correct size and type of corset, bra, etc. 2. a manufacturer of or dealer in foundation garments … English World dictionary
corsetiere — /kawr si tear /, n. a person who specializes in making, fitting, or selling corsets, brassieres, or other foundation garments. [1840 50; < F corsetière, fem. of corsetier; see CORSET, IER2] * * * … Universalium
corsetière — ● corsetier, corsetière nom Personne qui fait ou vend des corsets … Encyclopédie Universelle
corsetiere — cor•se•tiere [[t]ˌkɔr sɪˈtɪər[/t]] n. clo a person who specializes in making, fitting, or selling corsets, brassieres, or other foundation garments • Etymology: 1840–50; < F corsetière, fem. of corsetier; see corset, ier II … From formal English to slang
corsetiere — n. person who sells or makes corsets or brassieres or girdles and other similar underclothes … English contemporary dictionary
corsetière — [ˌkɔ:sɪ tjɛ:, kɔ:sɪtjɛ:] noun a woman who makes or fits corsets. Origin Fr., feminine of corsetier, from corset (see corset) … English new terms dictionary
corsetiere — cor·se·tiere … English syllables
corsetiere — /kɔsəˈtɪə/ (say kawsuh tear) noun an expert trained in the fitting and selecting of corsets …
corsetiere — … Useful english dictionary
corsetier — corsetier, ière [ kɔrsətje, jɛr ] n. • 1842 au fém.; de corset ♦ Personne qui fait ou vend des corsets. ● corsetier, corsetière nom Personne qui fait ou vend des corsets. ⇒CORSETIER, IÈRE, subst. et adj. I. Subst. Personne qui fabrique, qui vend… … Encyclopédie Universelle
