n. [ OF. cors, F. corps. See Corpse. ] 1. A living body or its bulk. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

For he was strong, and of so mighty corse
As ever wielded spear in warlike hand. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A corpse; the dead body of a human being. [ Archaic or Poetic ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Set down the corse; or, by Saint Paul,
I'll make a corse of him that disobeys. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F., dim. of OF. cors. F. corps, body. See Corse. ] 1. Armor for the body, as, the body breastplate and backpiece taken together; -- also, used for the entire suit of the day, including breastplate and backpiece, tasset and headpiece. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) The thorax of an insect. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Engl.Law) An offering made to the church at the interment of a dead body. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F., dim. of OF. cors, F. corps, body. See Corse. ] 1. In the Middle Ages, a gown or basque of which the body was close fitting, worn by both men and women. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An article of dress inclosing the chest and waist worn (chiefly by women) to support the body or to modify its shape; stays. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Corseted; p. pr. & vb. n. Corseting. ] To inclose in corsets. [ 1913 Webster ]