midriff

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The middle part of the front of the body, from the waist to the chest. [ PJC ]

Smote him into the midriff with a stone. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That part of a garment, especially a dress or bodice, that covers the midriff{ 2 }. [ PJC ]