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Cincture

noun
1.
A band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers.  Synonyms: girdle, sash, waistband, waistcloth.






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"Cincture" Quotes from Famous Books



... cheek of sun-flushed snow, "the charm of married brows," the throat of alabaster, the dimple in her chin, the wine-tint of her half-parted lips with their glint of pearl—wait until her eyes half-open, look inquiringly into yours, and close again, then cincture her gently but firmly with one arm, support her chin with the other hand, and give the health germs ample time to change their home. A kiss to have any scientific value, should last one minute and seven seconds by Shrewsbury clock, and be repeated seven times, not in swift succession, ...
— Volume 1 of Brann The Iconoclast • William Cowper Brann



Words linked to "Cincture" :   girdle, cummerbund, waistband, band



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