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bustier

American  
[boos-tyey] / busˈtyeɪ /

noun

  1. a woman's close-fitting, sleeveless, strapless top, often elasticized, usually having boning or facing to give it shape, and worn as a blouse.

bustier British  
/ ˈbuːstɪeɪ /

noun

  1. a type of close-fitting usually strapless top worn by women

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Etymology

Origin of bustier

< French, originally an undergarment so tailored; bust 1, -ier 2

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