basquine

noun

bas·​quine

(ˈ)ba-¦skēn

plural -s

1

: a tightly fitting corsetlike underbodice of heavy material worn especially in the 16th century

2

: a rich outer petticoat worn by Basque and Spanish women

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from Old Spanish basquiña, from Old Portuguese vasquinha, from vasco Basque, from Latin Vasco

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