cor·se·let

[kawr-suh-let for 1; kawrs-lit for 2]
noun
1.
Also, cor·se·lette. a woman's lightweight foundation garment combining a brassiere and girdle in one piece.
2.
Also, corslet. Armor.
a.
a suit of light half armor or three-quarter armor of the 16th century or later.
b.
cuirass ( def 1 ).

Origin:
1490–1500; < Middle French, equivalent to cors bodice, body + -elet -let

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corselet (ˈkɔːslɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  Also spelt: corslet a piece of armour for the top part of the body
2.  a one-piece foundation garment, usually combining a brassiere and a corset
 
[C15: from Old French, from cors bodice of a garment, from Latin corpus body]

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Corselet is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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Dart tags were inserted into the corselet and tied to the probe to secure the transmitter.
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