Francis raises her hand. Waiting patiently for the teacher to acknowledge her.

Then, she answers: "A corset comes from the Old French word: cors meaning body, as well from the Latin word corpus which means body. The corset is a close-fitting undergarment, often reinforced by stays, worn to support and shape the waistline, hips, and breasts. It is also a medieval outer garment, like a laced jacket or bodice."