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bretelle|brəˈtɛl|
[Fr., strap, sling; in pl. braces.]
Each of the ornamental shoulder-straps extending from the waist-belt in front to the belt behind of a woman's dress. Chiefly pl. Also attrib. and Comb.
1857Godey's Lady's Book July 68/2 This bretelle makes a sufficient trimming for any simple evening-dress. 1890Daily News 21 Oct. 2/1 Bretelle-shaped lines of fine passementerie in green and gold. 1896Ibid. 4 July 6/3 The bodice..has frills of black chiffon passing over the shoulders in bretelle fashion. 1909Daily Chron. 22 Feb. 7/5 These are arranged back and front bretelle-wise to fall over the deep, folded taffetas belt. 1932Daily Express 20 Sept. 19/1 Two bretelles in front that are knotted at the centre front of the corsage. |