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   Midriff (mĭdˈrĭf), n. [AS. midhrif; midd mid, middle + hrif bowels, womb; akin to OFries. midref midriff, rif, ref, belly, OHG. href body, and to L. corpus body. See Corpse.] (Anat.)
   1. See Diaphragm, n., 2.
   
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   2. The middle part of the front of the body, from the waist to the chest.
   
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   Smote him into the midriff with a stone. Milton.
   
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   3. That part of a garment, especially a dress or bodice, that covers the midriff2.
   
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