"Mae West" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Mae Wests [plural]
Etymology: Named after the actress and sex symbol Mae West, who was well known during the war. The inflatable front was taken to be like her busty figure. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Mae West (plural Mae Wests)
  1. (informal) A type of life jacket used by Allied forces in World War II having an inflatable rubber bag on the chest of the wearer. Wikipedia link: Mae West Tags: informal

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