Regency Word Wednesday 05 Wednesday Mar 2014 Posted by Cora Lee in 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue ≈ 2 Comments Busk “A piece of whalebone or ivory, formerly worn by women, to stiffen the forepart of their stays.” Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestMoreRedditTumblrEmailPrintLike this: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.
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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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