• Petticoat

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ˈpÉ›tɪkəʊt/

    Origin

    From petty + coat.

    Full definition of petticoat

    Noun

    petticoat

    (plural petticoats)
    1. (historical) A tight, usually padded undercoat worn by men over a shirt and under the doublet.
    2. (historical) A woman's undercoat, worn to be displayed beneath an open gown.
    3. (archaic or historical) A type of ornamental skirt or underskirt, often displayed below a dress; chiefly in plural, designating a woman's skirts collectively.
    4. 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.

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