waist (n.) Old form(s): wast, waste
belt, girdle
1H6 IV.iii.20[Lucy to Richard] Spur to the rescue of the noble Talbot, / Who now is girdled with a waist of iron
KJ II.i.217[King John to Hubert, of the city walls] That as a waist doth girdle you about
MM III.ii.38[Elbow to disguised Duke, of Pompey] His neck will come to your waist - a cord, sir
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