A strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset to stiffen it.
A corset.
To solicit money by entertaining the public in the street or in public transport.
To tack, cruise about.
A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship
To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay.
To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent.