| waist | The portion of the trunk between the ribs and the pelvis. Origin: A.S. Waext Waist of the heart, an obsolete term for the middle segment of the cardiac silhouette, on the chest X-ray, containing the pulmonary salient. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| waistcoat | A short, sleeveless coat or garment for men, worn under the coat, extending no lower than the hips, and covering the waist; a vest. A garment occasionally worn by women as a part of fashionable costume. The waistcoat was a part of female attire as well as male . . . It was only when the waistcoat was worn without a gown or upper dress that it was considered the mark of a mad or profligate woman. Synonym: See Vest. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| waistcoateer | One wearing a waistcoat; especially, a woman wearing one uncovered, or thought fit for such a habit; hence, a loose woman; strumpet. "Do you think you are here, sir, Amongst your waistcoateers, your base wenches?" (Beau. & Fl) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |