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Stomacher

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: S By: James P. Boyd

Isaiah 3:24

An article of dress worn over breast and stomach

Much affected in the 17th century; but whether that of Isaiah 3:24²⁴And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty. (Isaiah 3:24) was similar is not known.

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