Mieder — meaning in English

English meaning

• Basque noun A member of the people native to the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France.
• bodice noun The fitted upper part of a dress, covering the torso from the shoulders to the waist.

Senses

Mieder is used for these senses in English:

• basque A woman's close-fitting bodice, underbodice, or corset having such a feature.
• bodice A blouse; any shirt for women, particularly the upper part of a two-piece dress or similar European folk costume.
• camisole A short, sleeveless undergarment worn by women underneath a blouse, or as a form of short négligée.

Basque — full definition

1. noun A member of the people native to the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France.
2. adjective Relating to the Basque people, their region, or their language.
3. noun A close-fitting, boned bodice or corset extending below the waist.

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