waister

/ˈweɪstər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who wears or sells corsets, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries.

“The corset maker was a respected waister in her community.”

2. verb

To make or repair corsets or other garments that encase the body.

“She waisted the dress to fit her slender frame.”

Synonyms

  • corseteer
  • staymaker

Antonyms

  • unshaper