The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CHEMISETTE
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The straight part
We know that "Bodice" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bodice = chemisette.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CHEMISETTE mean?
CHEMISETTE noun- An item of women's clothing, popular in the 1860s and 1870s, worn to fill in the front and neckline of any garment.