under-straps

Updated: May 7, 2025

But if this under-strap is to be superseded, the truss must be made exactly to fit the child to fit him like a ribbon; which is a difficult thing to accomplish unless it be fashioned by a skilful workman. It is only lately that these trusses have been made without under-straps. Formerly the under-straps were indispensable necessaries.

Pye Henry Chavasse - Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children