Petticoat

Definition of Petticoat

Pet´ti`coat
n.1.(Zool.) 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.
Petticoat pipe
(Locomotives) a short, flaring pipe surrounding the blast nozzle in the smoke box, to equalize the draft.

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Balmoral, Skivvies, 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, slip, smock, tournure, underpants, underskirt, undervest, union suit, vest, womanish, womanlike, womanly
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