merry widow

merry widow
n.
[also M- W-] a woman's undergarment combining a bra, often strapless, a corset ending just below the waist, and garters for stockings

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  • Merry Widow — 1907, from the English title of Franz Lehar s operetta Die Lustige Witwe (1905). The Lusty Widow would have been more etymological (see LUST (Cf. lust) (n.)), but would have given the wrong impression in English. Meaning a type of wide brimmed… …   Etymology dictionary

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  • merry widow — noun Usage: often capitalized M&W Etymology: The Merry Widow, operetta (1905) by Franz Lehár Date: 1952 a strapless corset or bustier usually having garters attached …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • merry widow — /mɛri ˈwɪdoʊ/ (say meree widoh) noun 1. a woman who, after becoming a widow, sets out to enjoy life s pleasures. 2. a short, strapless corset with half cups for the breasts and long suspenders …  

  • Merry Widow — noun a strapless corset or bustier …   Wiktionary

  • merry widow — noun A strapless corset with long garters and half cups for the breasts …   Wiktionary

  • merry widow — noun Usage: often capitalized M&W : a strapless corset or bustier usually having garters attached …   Useful english dictionary

  • The Merry Widow — This article is about the Lehár operetta. For other uses, see The Merry Widow (disambiguation). Franz Lehár …   Wikipedia

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