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Definition of Petticoat
1. Noun. Undergarment worn under a skirt.
Specialized synonyms: Crinoline
Generic synonyms: Undergarment, Unmentionable
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
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