A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.

(historical) A tight-fitting gown or basque worn by both men and women during the Middle Ages.

(UK, finance, historical) A regulation that limited the growth of British banks' interest-bearing deposits.

(transitive) To enclose in a corset; to wear a corset.

(figurative) To restrict or confine.