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noun

Gusset n.

A small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a tapering enlargement. "Seam and gusset and band."

Anything resembling a gusset in a garment; as:

(a)

(Armor) A small piece of chain mail at the openings of the joints beneath the arms.

(b)

(Mach.) A kind of bracket, or angular piece of iron, fastened in the angles of a structure to give strength or stiffness; esp., the part joining the barrel and the fire box of a locomotive boiler.

(Her.) An abatement or mark of dishonor in a coat of arms, resembling a gusset.

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Etymology of 'Gusset'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Gusset" Quotes from Famous Books

... kept her promise; only three carriages-and-four! Out of the first descended the mighty lady herself, with some noble friends, who formed the most distinguished part of her suite: out of the second came her physician, Dr. Sly; her toad-eater, Miss Gusset; her secretary, and her page. The third carriage bore her groom of the chambers, and three female attendants. There were only two men servants to each equipage; nothing could be more moderate, or, as Miss Gusser said, ...

— Vivian Grey • The Earl of Beaconsfield

... her, holding back behind his look his discontent. Pungent mockturtle oxtail mulligatawny. I'm hungry too. Flakes of pastry on the gusset of her dress: daub of sugary flour stuck to her cheek. Rhubarb tart with liberal fillings, rich fruit interior. Josie Powell that was. In Luke Doyle's long ago. Dolphin's ...

— Ulysses • James Joyce

Words linked to "Gusset" : suit of armor, cataphract, body armor, ring mail, inset, voider, chain mail, chain armor, mail, gusset plate, garment, coat of mail, piece of cloth, plate, bracing, brace, chain armour, suit of armour, ring armor