- petticoatless
- petticoat·less
English syllables. 2014.
petticoatless
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petticoatless — adjective Without a petticoat … Wiktionary
petticoatless — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷lə̇s adjective : having or wearing no petticoat … Useful english dictionary
petticoat — petticoatless, adj. /pet ee koht /, n. 1. Also called pettiskirt. an underskirt, esp. one that is full and often trimmed and ruffled and of a decorative fabric. 2. any skirtlike part or covering. 3. a flounce or valance fitting around the sides… … Universalium
petticoat — early 15c., pety coote, lit. a small coat, from PETTY (Cf. petty) + COAT (Cf. coat) (n.). Originally a padded coat worn by men under armor, applied mid 15c. to a garment worn by women and young children. By 1590s, the typical feminine garment,… … Etymology dictionary
petticoat — n. 1 a woman s or girl s skirted undergarment hanging from the waist or shoulders. 2 sl. a a woman or girl. b (in pl.) the female sex. 3 (attrib.) often derog. feminine; associated with women (petticoat pedantry). Derivatives: petticoated adj.… … Useful english dictionary
