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ˈopen-ˈbreasted, a.
1. Having the breast exposed. Of a garment: Not covering the breast or bosom.
1599Marston Sco. Villanie ii. vii. 203 Mean'st thou him that walks all open brested? 1666Pepys Diary 20 June, A thin silke waistcoate..open-breasted. 1709Steele Tatler No. 95 ⁋1, I could scarce keep him this Morning from going out open-breasted. 1829Lytton Devereux iv. v. 103 Even in June, one could not go open-breasted in those regions of cold and catarrh.
†2. Not concealing thoughts or feelings, frank.
a1616Beaum. & Fl. Cust. Country v. iii, Thou art his friend..And therefore I'le be open breasted to thee. 1650R. Stapylton Strada's Low C. Warres iii. 67 Count Egmont a blunt souldier, open-breasted in his love and hatred. |