What s the definition of petticoat

A petticoat or underskirt is an article of clothing, a type of undergarment worn under a skirt or a dress.Informal a woman or girl adjective 5.Petticoat / ( ˈpɛtɪˌkəʊt) / noun a woman's light undergarment in the form of an underskirt or including a bodice supported by shoulder straps informal a humorous or mildly disparaging name for a woman (as modifier) petticoat politics word origin for petticoat c15:In historical contexts, petticoat refers to any separate skirt worn with a gown, bedgown, bodice or jacket;The textbook definition of recession.

Noun 1 a woman's light, loose undergarment hanging from the shoulders or the waist, worn under a skirt or dress.The petycote (probably derived from the old french petite cote, little coat) appeared in literature in the 15th century in reference to a kind of padded waistcoat, or undercoat, worn for warmth over the shirt by men.The petticoat is a separate garment hanging from the waist (unlike the chemise).Petticoat in american english (ˈpetiˌkout) noun 1.The skirt of a woman's riding habit.

Noun 1 0 a girl's or woman's undergarment, worn under a dress or skirt, that is often full and trimmed with ruffles or lace.Any skirtlike part or covering.( archaic or historical) a type of ornamental skirt or underskirt, often.A petticoat or underskirt is an article of clothing;'at the bottom of the trunk she found a set of white undergarments including lacy petticoats and a full corseted bodice.' more example sentences synonyms

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