单词 | bust improver |
释义 | > as lemmasbust improver bust improver n. now archaic and historical ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the body > [noun] > improving the figure > implement used to improve the figure back-board1794 reclining board1822 bust improver1849 1849 in C. W. Cunnington Feminine Attitudes (1935) 312 (advt.) The Registered Bust Improver. For the purpose of..giving an elegant figure and appearance to the wearer. 1905 Daily Chron. 1 July 4/5 Many artificial aids have been devised, such as hip pads, bust improvers. 2010 Times-Union (Albany, N.Y.) (Nexis) 8 Jan. e2 Gustavson will mention such Victorian era unmentionables as corsets, bustles, and bust improvers. < as lemmas |
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