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foundation garment

–noun
an undergarment, as a girdle or corset, worn by women to support or give shape to the contours of the body.
Also called foundation.


Origin:
1925–30
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foundation garment  
n.  A woman's supporting undergarment, such as a corset or girdle.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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