Noun

1. An article of clothing for women, covering the body from the neck to the waist, lacking sleeves or with detachable sleeves.
2. A woman's blouse-like garment, especially with European folk dress.
3. The upper portion of a one- or two-piece dress, in distinction to the skirt and sleeves.
4. A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc., worn especially by women; a corset; stays.