\Bod"ice\, n. [This is properly the plural of body, Oe.
bodise a pair of bodies, equiv. to a bodice. Cf. {Corset},
and see {Body}.]
1. A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc., worn
   esp. by women; a corset; stays.

2. A close-fitting outer waist or vest forming the upper part
   of a woman's dress, or a portion of it.

         Her bodice half way she unlaced.      --Prior.