| 单词 | pocket-hoop |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspocket-hoop pocket-hoop n. now historical a woman's corset, consisting of two hoops suspended on either hip from a belt around the waist; cf. pannier n.1 5. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > underwear > [noun] > contrivance for expanding skirts > hoop > type of pocket-hoop1779 crinolette1870 1779 Epist. Young Lady to Ensign in Guards 11 The evening ball, Where pocket-hoops the only bastions form, Where without danger breast-works he might storm. 1790 R. Tyler Contrast i. i You really think the pocket-hoop unbecoming. 1984 J. Nunn Fashion in Costume 86 For undress occasions..cotton pocket-hoops replaced the large hoops; these were fairly small, separate side hoops..worn on each hip and reaching to just above the knee. < as lemmas |
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