n. (a) A short, sleeveless coat or garment for men, worn under the coat, extending no lower than the hips, and covering the waist; a vest. (b) A garment occasionally worn by women as a part of fashionable costume. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The waistcoat was a part of female attire as well as male . . . It was only when the waistcoat was worn without a gown or upper dress that it was considered the mark of a mad or profligate woman. Nares. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One wearing a waistcoat; esp., a woman wearing one uncovered, or thought fit for such a habit; hence, a loose woman; strumpet. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Do you think you are here, sir, Amongst your waistcoateers, your base wenches? Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
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