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: Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon More Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to 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
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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