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Definition: MODESTY PIECE

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. A narrow piece of lace worn by women over the bosom. [Obs.] --Addison. Syn: Bashfulness; humility; diffidence; shyness.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: MODESTY PIECE

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. A narrow piece of lace worn by women over the bosom. [Obs.] --Addison. Syn: Bashfulness; humility; diffidence; shyness.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: MODESTY PIECE

ExpressionsDefinition
Modesty pieceA narrow piece of lace worn by women over the bosom. [Obs.] --Addison. Syn: Bashfulness; humility; diffidence; shyness. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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