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Definition of Brassiere

1. Noun. An undergarment worn by women to support their breasts.

Definition of Brassiere

1. Noun. An item of underwear worn to support the breasts; now commonly shortened to '''bra'''. ¹

2. Noun. (dated) A bra. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Brassiere

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Literary usage of Brassiere

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Guide to Laundry-work: A Manual for Home and School by Mary Davoren Chambers (1915)
"... CORSET COVER, brassiere, CHEMISE, COMBINATION GARMENT, NIGHTGOWN, SKIRT, STOCKINGS. DIAGRAMS OF FOLDING. TIME STANDARDS FOR IRONING Handkerchiefs. ..."

2. Potential Effects of a North American Free Trade Agreement on Apparel by William Warlick (1995)
"2 Based on data collected for brassiere producers in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras. US imports of brassieres from Costa Rica, ..."

3. The Law of Unfair Business Competition: Including Chapters on Trade Secrets by Harry Dwight Nims (1909)
"48 Complainant used the French word " brassiere " to designate an article of women's wear made by him (a combined corset cover and bust supporter), ..."

4. The Law of Unfair Competition and Trademarks: With Chapters on Good-will by Harry Dwight Nims (1917)
"Complainant used the French word "brassiere" to designate an article of women's wear made by him (a combined corset cover and bust supporter), ..."

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