Meaning of PETTICOAT
| Pronunciation: | | 'petee`kowt
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| | Definition: | | [n] undergarment worn under a skirt |
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| | Synonyms: | | half-slip, underskirt |
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| | See Also: | | crinoline, undergarment | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Pet"ti*coat\, n. (Zo["o]l.) [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. [Colloq.]
{Petticoat pipe} (Locomotives), a short, flaring pipe
surrounding the blast nozzle in the smoke box, to equalize
the draft.
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| | Definition: | | Dreaming that you are wearing a petticoat, represents your reluctance in revealing something about yourself. Others may see you as modest or conservative. |
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| | Related Terms: | | Balmoral, bloomers, body stocking, brassiere, briefs, bustle, camisole, chemise, combination, corset, crinoline, distaff, drawers, female, feminine, foundation garment, gentlewomanlike, girlish, gynecic, gynecoid, gynic, kittenish, ladylike, little-girlish, maidenly, matronal, matronlike, matronly, muliebral, pannier, panties, pants, shift, shorts, singlet, Skivvies, slip, smock, tournure, underpants, underskirt, undervest, union suit, vest, womanish, womanlike, womanly |
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