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What is "Girdle" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 17-Mar-2024 (4 months, 10 days ago)
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Girdle
Girdle an article of dress encircling the body usually at the waist; a woman's close-fitting undergarment often boned and usually elasticized that extends from the waist to below the hips.

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