stomacher

A heavily embroidered or jeweled garment formerly worn over the chest and stomach, especially by women.

One who stomachs, in any sense of the word.

A stomachic; an appetizer.

A part of the dress covering the front of the body, generally forming the lower part of the bodice in front and usually projecting down into the skirt or lapping over it—the name being given to the whole front piece covering the pit of the stomach and the breast.

A plaque or brooch, usually large, the name being derived from that part of the dress upon which the brooch was worn.