brassièren.
/ˈbrasɪɛː//ˈbrasɪə// ˈbrazɪɛː//ˈbrazɪə/ A woman's undergarment worn to support the breasts.
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1911 Daily Colonist (Victoria, Brit. Columbia) 5 July 3/7 (advt.) Brassieres of fine cambric, lace and embroidery trimmed.
1912 Queen 27 July 10 (advt.) The Stylish Figure of To-Day requires a Brassiere.
a1935 W. Holtby South Riding (1936) iv. vi. 262 Her young body, partially covered by pink brassière, trunks, [etc.].
1961 J. Heller Catch-22 (1962) iv. 39 An unhooked brassiere was as close as you ever hoped to get to Paradise.
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