corsetiere

(kôr′sə tir, -tyer)

noun

  1. a person who fits clients for the correct size and type of corset, bra, etc.
  2. a manufacturer of or dealer in foundation garments

Origin: Fr corsetière, fem. of corsetier, corset maker < corset, corset + -ier, -er

See corsetiere in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
One who makes, fits, or sells corsets, brassieres, girdles, and similar undergarments.

Origin:

Origin: French corsetière

Origin: , feminine of corsetier, corset-maker

Origin: , from corset, corset

Origin: , from Old French; see corset

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