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: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. LikeLike Reply
Goodness, I’m *so* glad we don’t wear corsets! Some of today’s fashions are bad enough 😉 LikeLike Reply
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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