0
In Victorian England why were the girls from childhood tightly laced up and dressed in stays?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
The Victorians were pretty kinky. They just got some sorta kick outta paedophilic crap like that.
Constricting clothing could be used to give an hourglass figure, which was considered to be an ideal of feminine beauty.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How did danish famlies dress in the 1800s?
In the 1800's Danish families dressed for practicality. Women wore skirts and jackets while men wore linen shirts with high collars and tightly fitted riding breeches. Children were dressed in smocks or a trousers with a shirt and jacket.
What sentence can you make with the word demure?
Often the Victorian women appeared demure, with their eyes cast down, their knees held tightly together and their hands folded neatly on their laps, as a way to project their innocence.
What does Stowe mean?
"Stowe" could refer to a last name or a place name. Stowe could be a variant of "stow," meaning a place where items are stored. It could also refer to Stowe, a town in Vermont known for its skiing and outdoor activities.
What is the comparative and superlative form of tightly?
more tightly, most tightly
What part of speech is tightly?
Tightly is an adverb.
Is tightly an adjective?
nope, it is an adverb. It is describing the verb. Ex: tightly touched tightly held
Is tightly an action verb?
No tightly not an action verb
When was Tightly Unwound created?
Tightly Unwound was created in 2007.
What is the adverb in the sentence The child held your hand tightly?
The adverb in the sentence is "tightly." It describes how the child held your hand.
What do you do if you hold something tightly 4 letters?
You grip something tightly.
When will you use the word tightly?
You will use the word tightly (an adverb) when an action is causing tightness or tension, (as in a rope, string, or spring), or when objects are in close contact. You must hold onto the rope tightly. A torniquet is wrapped tightly on the arm above the wound. The mainspring of a watch is tightly wound by twisting the watch stem. The rivet fits tightly into the hole to connect the metal parts. Be sure that the plug is tightly connected to the receptacle.
Are ions in magnesium fluoride held together loosely or tightly?
very tightly
