in cuerpo

adverb (or adjective)

1

obsolete

a

: in clothing that exposes the shape of the body

b

: in dishabille

2

obsolete : without clothing : in a naked or uncovered state

Word History

Etymology

modification of Spanish en cuerpo, literally, in body

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