Meaning of liberty bodice | Babel Free

Definitions

A tight, sleeveless underbodice, originally as typically worn by children to allow for more freedom of movement than a corset.

UK, historical

Examples

“I am seized with an angry resentment against the conventions of twenty years ago, which wrapped up my comely adolescent body in woollen combinations, black cashmere stockings, “liberty” bodice, dark stockinette knickers, flannel petticoat and often, in addition, a long-sleeved, high-necked, knitted woollen “spencer”.”

CEFR level