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  2. Bra - Wikipedia

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    A bra, short for brassiere or brassière (US: / b r ə ˈ z ɪər /, UK: / ˈ b r æ s ɪər, ˈ b r æ z-/; French:), is a form-fitting underwear that is primarily used to support and cover a person's breasts. A typical bra consists of a chest band that wraps around the torso, supporting two breast cups that are held in place by shoulder straps.

  3. History of bras - Wikipedia

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    The word "brassiere" was gradually shortened to "bra" in the 1930s. According to a 1934 survey by Harper's Bazaar , "bra" was the most commonly used expression for the garment among college women. In October 1932, the S.H. Camp and Company correlated the size and pendulousness of a woman's breasts to letters of the alphabet, ranging from A ...

  4. Brazier - Wikipedia

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    mangal. A brazier (/ ˈ b r eɪ ʒ ər /) is a container used to burn charcoal or other solid fuel for cooking, heating or rituals. It often takes the form of a metal box or bowl with feet.

  5. Lingerie - Wikipedia

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    The word lingerie is a word taken directly from the French language, meaning undergarments, and used exclusively for more lightweight items of female undergarments. [3] The French word in its original form derives from the French word linge, meaning 'linen' or 'clothes'. [4] Informal usage suggests visually appealing or even erotic clothing ...

  6. List of bra designs - Wikipedia

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    The bra was designed to be partially visible above the neckline of a gown [15] and could be adjusted to vary the amount of cleavage exposed. These bras were often front-fastening. Spacer: Similar to a T-shirt bra, but it includes a breathable foam fabric in the cup reducing sweat inside the cups. [16] Stick-on: See Adhesive bra below.

  7. Brasserie - Wikipedia

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    The interior of Le Vagenende on Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris A riverside brasserie in Leeds, England The terrace of a brasserie on Groenplaats, Antwerp, Belgium. In France, Flanders, and the Francophone world, a brasserie (pronounced [bʁas(ə)ʁi] ⓘ) is a type of French restaurant with a relaxed setting, which serves dishes and other meals.

  8. Bra size - Wikipedia

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    Bra size (also known as brassiere measurement or bust size) indicates the size characteristics of a bra. While there is a number of bra sizing systems in use around the world, the bra sizes usually consist of a number, indicating the size of the band around the woman's torso , and one or more letters that indicate the breast cup size.

  9. Types of restaurant - Wikipedia

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    A brasserie in the United States has evolved from the original French idea of a type of restaurant serving moderately priced hearty meals—French-inspired "comfort foods"—in an unpretentious setting.