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brassiere Definition

bras·siere (brə zir)

noun

bra

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

brassiere Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • surgical: You may be asked to pay a charge for wigs, fabric supports, surgical brassieres and elastic hosiery.

Modifies a noun

  • food: This site is situated close to the center of St Helens serving modern Mediterranean French brassiere style food all from fresh.
  • style: This site is situated close to the center of St Helens serving modern Mediterranean French brassiere style food all from fresh.

Browse dictionary entries near brassiere

  1. brassie
  2. brasses
  3. brasserie
  4. brassboard
  5. brassard
  6. brass tacks
  7. brass ring
  8. brass knuckles
  9. brass hat
  10. brass band
  1. brassware
  2. brassy
  3. brat
  4. Bratislava
  5. Bratsk
  6. brattice
  7. brattle
  8. bratwurst
  9. Braudel
  10. Braunschweig