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Meanings of whalebone stays in English

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A stiffened bodice; early form of corset.

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Examples for "bodies"
Examples for "bodies"
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However, Australian industry bodies and state governments back new investment in agriculture.
Reuters
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Industry bodies would be in a good position to help, she said.
Radio NZ
3
Police have said the search for bodies will not continue much longer.
The Irish Times
4
Government departments and commercial semi state bodies take 50 days to pay.
The Irish Times
5
When the main bodies come into contact, the issue is decided quickly.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1930
1
Northern Territory: All travel within the state is permitted, including overnight stays.
News.com.au
2
No one stays long on Sea Island without hearing of Mrs. Parrish.
The new yorker
3
The water stays fairly chilled all year so don't forget your steamer.
News.com.au
4
However, his composed tone stays intact, calling for help inside the property.
The South African
5
The parties will soon learn if the cigarette ban stays or goes.
The South African
1
Even while he blew, Ralph noticed the last pair of bodies that reached the platform above a fluttering patch of black.
Lord of the Flies
1
On the floor a pair of stays, old and soiled, sprawled with unconcern.
The Path of a Star
2
She could not cry in a pair of stays.
Celibates
3
Her figure wouldn't be bad if her mother bought her a decent pair of stays.
Hyacinth
4
It is nothing (between ourselves) but a hook-nose and a stiff pair of stays.
Poor Miss Finch
5
A pair of stays became her well, and a loose white kerchief for her bare neck.
The Fool Errant / Being the Memoirs of Francis-Anthony Strelley,...
Usage of whalebone stays in English
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There's the corseted caper when JC appears, wielding a sword and strapped into whalebone stays with powder-blue lace trim and peach suspenders.
The Guardian