body shirt

body shirt
1. a close-fitting shirt or blouse having a shape and seams that follow the contours of the body.
2. such a garment with a sewn-in or snap crotch, esp. a woman's leotard or combination shirt and panty with a snap crotch.
[1965-70]

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