petticoat

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Never a petticoat was here before in his reign.

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  1. noun A woman's slip or underskirt that is often full and trimmed with ruffles or lace. Also called pettiskirt.
  2. noun Something, such as a decorative valance or flounce, that resembles a woman's underskirt.
  3. adjective Slang Female; feminine.

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  1. Middle English peticote : peti, small; see petty + cote, coat; see coat.

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  1. Early modern English also pettycoat, petycoat, peticote, pety cote, from Middle English petticote, pettecote, petycote; from petty + coat.
 

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/ˈpɛtɪkoʊt/
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