1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

Regency 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.”

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jdh2690 says:

March 5, 2014 at 11:12 am

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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1. Cora Lee says:
  
  March 5, 2014 at 4:50 pm
  
  Goodness, I’m *so* glad we don’t wear corsets! Some of today’s fashions are bad enough 😉
  
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