swanbill

Questions

What does swanbill mean?

A style of corset, worn at the start of the 20th century, with a rigid straight busk at the front, forcing the torso forward and causing the hips to jut out at the rear.

Where does swanbill come from?

From swan + bill.

How to pronounce swanbill

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