The part of a woman’s dress above the waist. In medieval times it meant two “bodies” of boiled leather or canvas which were boned. Front and back were first hooked together to shape a small waist. Next, the bodies were whale-boned and laced tightly together, forming an underbodice or corset
Definition source:
Turner 69
Context:
Trace the back bodice, and make it sleeveless. Match front and back shoulders to design back halter
