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Mae West Definition


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Mae West
noun
    Mae Wests
    1. An inflatable life jacket, especially as worn by pilots in World War II.
Etymology: 1940s: so called because its inflated shape was thought to be reminiscent of Mae West (1892‐1980), an American actress famous for her large bust.



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