petticoat
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/noun
Definitions
A tight, usually padded undercoat worn by men over a shirt and under the doublet.
A woman's undercoat, worn to be displayed beneath an open gown.
A fisherman's loose canvas or oilcloth skirt.
A type of ornamental skirt or underskirt, often displayed below a dress; chiefly in plural, designating a woman's skirts collectively.
verb
Definitions
To dress in a petticoat.
adjective
Definitions
Feminine; female; involving a woman.
Example: a petticoat affair