1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar TongueRegency Word Wednesday March 5, 2014January 5, 2014 Cora Lee Busk “A piece of whalebone or ivory, formerly worn by women, to stiffen the forepart of their stays.” Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon More Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print Like Loading... Related
Even the word sounds kinda stiff and uncomfortable, doesn’t it? Busk. Ugh. I’m sure glad we don’t have to wear corsets anymore, aren’t you? Thanks for the word, Cora. LikeLike Reply
Goodness, I’m *so* glad we don’t wear corsets! Some of today’s fashions are bad enough 😉 LikeLike Reply
Cora Lee, Regency Romance Author 
Even the word sounds kinda stiff and uncomfortable, doesn’t it? Busk. Ugh. I’m sure glad we don’t have to wear corsets anymore, aren’t you? Thanks for the word, Cora.
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Goodness, I’m *so* glad we don’t wear corsets! Some of today’s fashions are bad enough 😉
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