brassiere

(brə zir′)

noun

bra

Origin: Fr, child's chemise, shoulder strap, orig., arm guard < bras, an arm < L brachium: see brace

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noun

A woman's undergarment worn to support and give contour to the breasts.

Origin:

Origin: French brassière, child's jacket with sleeves, brassiere

Origin: , from Old French braciere

Origin: : bras, arm (from Latin brācchium; see brachium)

Origin: + -iere, -ier, one associated with; see -er¹

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