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Corset

In the Middle Ages, a gown or basque of which the body was close fitting, worn by both men and women.

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Apparel 76% connected

External clothing; vesture; garments; dress; garb; external habiliments or array.

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Clothe 76% connected

To put garments on; to cover with clothing; to dress.

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Dress 76% connected

To direct; to put right or straight; to regulate; to order.

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Enclothe 76% connected

To clothe.

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Foundation 76% connected

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

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Garb 76% connected

Clothing in general.

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Garment 76% connected

Any article of clothing, as a coat, a gown, etc.

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Habilitate 76% connected

Qualified or entitled.

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Raiment 76% connected

Clothing in general; vesture; garments; -- usually singular in form, with a collective sense.

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Girdle 92% connected

A griddle.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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