stomacher

English

/ˈstʌməkə/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A type of men's waistcoat.
  • (now) 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.
  • A blow to the stomach.

Etymology

Suffix from English stomach.

Origin

English

stomach

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