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stomacher

/ˈstʌməkə/

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noun

Pourpoint

A type of men's waistcoat.

Examples :

"The actor wore a richly embroidered stomacher over his shirt to complete the look of a nobleman from the 18th century. "

L'acteur portait un pourpoint richement brodé par-dessus sa chemise pour parfaire le look d'un noble du XVIIIe siècle.

appearance style wear item history

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noun

Devant de corsage

An ornamental cloth, often embellished with embroidery or jewelry, worn over the chest by women beneath their bodices or by men and women as the central part of an open shirt, blouse, or jacket.

Examples :

"The museum displayed a beautiful 18th-century gown with a delicately embroidered stomacher covering the front of the bodice. "

Le musée a exposé une magnifique robe du XVIIIe siècle avec un devant de corsage délicatement brodé couvrant le devant du corsage.

appearance wear style culture history material

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noun

Coup à l'estomac

A blow to the stomach.

Examples :

"The boxer delivered a forceful stomacher, knocking his opponent off balance. "

Le boxeur a porté un coup puissant à l'estomac, déséquilibrant son adversaire.

body action sensation