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A girdle was originally a type of belt or cord worn around the waist to both secure the clothing and provide a means for carrying a purse or weapon. During the early Middle Ages a woman's girdle would hang down her centre front and at the end would be a book, pomenade, mirror or similar object.
A girdle is a woman's body-shaping undergarment consisting of an elasticised corset which usually extends from the waist to the thighs. Shorter girdles are often known as a 'pantie girdle'.
 Research Girdle
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