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(now chiefly historical) A piece of lace or other fabric worn over a woman's dress to cover the bosom.

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modesty piece

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modesty piece

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(now chiefly historical) A piece of lace or other fabric worn over a woman's dress to cover the bosom.

Japanese Meaning

（主に歴史的な用法）女性のドレスに合わせ、胸部を覆うために着用されるレースまたはその他の布の一部

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She adjusted the modesty piece pinned to her dress before stepping into the ballroom.

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彼女は舞踏会に入る前に、ドレスに留めた胸当てを整えた。

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(now chiefly historical) A piece of lace or other fabric worn over a woman's dress to cover the bosom.

Now, sir, what I have to communicate to you at present is, that at a late meeting of the stripping ladies, in which were present several eminent toasts and beauties, it was resolved for the future to lay the modesty-piece wholly aside

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modesty pieces

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