Busk
“A piece of whalebone or ivory, formerly worn by women, to stiffen the forepart of their stays.”
Regency Word Wednesday
Busk
“A piece of whalebone or ivory, formerly worn by women, to stiffen the forepart of their stays.”
“A piece of whalebone or ivory, formerly worn by women, to stiffen the forepart of their stays.”
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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