Associations to the word «Petticoat»
Noun
- Flannel
- Stocking
- Hoop
- Skirt
- Gown
- Lace
- Shawl
- Breech
- Frock
- Waistcoat
- Dress
- Slipper
- Waist
- Apron
- Junction
- Blouse
- Bonnet
- Underwear
- Hem
- Girdle
- Beverly
- Jacket
- Handkerchief
- Embroidery
- Wearer
- Garment
- Sleeve
- Trouser
- Ankle
- Drapery
- Scarf
- Ribbon
- Loose
- Bustle
- Sitcom
- Wear
- Shoe
- Vest
- Bandage
- Hose
- Rustling
- Coloured
- Fold
- Drawer
- Thigh
- Dressing
- Cloak
- Tuck
- Cloth
- Mantle
- Curate
- Eaton
- Earring
- Flurry
- Attire
- Cap
- Wig
- Hat
- Nylon
- Landlady
- Costume
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PETTICOAT, noun. (historical) A tight, usually padded undercoat worn by men over a shirt and under the doublet.
PETTICOAT, noun. (historical) A woman's undercoat, worn to be displayed beneath an open gown.
PETTICOAT, 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.
PETTICOAT, 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.
PETTICOAT GOVERNMENT, noun. Government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs.
PETTICOAT PIPE, noun. A short, flaring pipe surrounding the blast nozzle in the smoke box of a locomotive, to equalize the draft.
PETTICOAT TAIL, noun. A piece of shortbread in the shape of a sector of a circle.
PETTICOAT TAILS, noun. Plural of petticoat tail
Dictionary definition
PETTICOAT, noun. Undergarment worn under a skirt.
Wise words
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