brassiere

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See also: brassière

English

A brassiere

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Etymology

Borrowed from French brassière. Doublet of brachiaria.

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Noun

brassiere (plural brassieres)

  1. Dated form of bra (item of underwear).

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Descendants

  • English: bra
  • Spanish: brasier

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