"long-line brassiere" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: long-line brassieres [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=long-line brassiere}} long-line brassiere (plural long-line brassieres)
  1. A brassiere, with or without straps, fitting the bust and ribcage and extending to the waist, worn with a girdle. Categories (topical): Underwear Synonyms: long-line bra
    Sense id: en-long-line_brassiere-en-noun-ecZDWtdT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "waist",
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