n. [ F., dim. of OF. cors, F. corps, body. See Corse. ] 1. In the Middle Ages, a gown or basque of which the body was close fitting, worn by both men and women. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An article of dress inclosing the chest and waist worn (chiefly by women) to support the body or to modify its shape; stays. [ 1913 Webster ]