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Definition of Petticoat

1. Noun. Undergarment worn under a skirt.

Definition of Petticoat

1. n. A loose under-garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist.

Definition of Petticoat

1. Noun. (historical) A tight, usually padded undercoat worn by men over a shirt and under the doublet. ¹

2. Noun. (historical) A woman's undercoat, worn to be displayed beneath an open gown. ¹

3. Noun. (archaic or historical) A type of ornamental skirt or underskirt, often displayed below a dress; chiefly in plural, designating a woman's skirts collectively. ¹

4. Noun. A light woman's undergarment worn under a dress or skirt, and hanging either from the shoulders or (now especially) from the waist; a kind of slip, worn to make the skirt fuller, or for extra warmth. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Petticoat

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Medical Definition of Petticoat

1. [Petty + coat. A loose under-garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist. Petticoat government, government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs. Petticoat pipe, a short, flaring pipe surrounding the blast nozzle in the smoke box, to equalize the draft. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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