petticoat

Meanings

• noun

  A full skirt, often pleated, worn under a dress, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

  - "She wore a beautiful red petticoat beneath her blue gown."
  - "The petticoat added volume to the dress."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

underskirt

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with petticoat
coat , boat , goat

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Variants

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petticoat , petticoated , petticoats

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Etymology

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Originated from the Middle English word 'petecote' which means 'a small coat' or 'pettie coat'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'petticoat' in English was in 1425.

2. The longest petticoat ever made was over 2 miles long and weighed over 10 tons.

3. In some cultures, it is considered disrespectful for a woman to show her petticoat in public.

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Related Concepts

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1. crinoline: A large hoop skirt worn under a dress in the 19th century, often used in place of a petticoat to create a fuller skirt.

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Culture

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In literature, the petticoat is used metaphorically to represent femininity and the frilly nature of women's clothing. In art, there are numerous paintings depicting women wearing petticoats. In music, there is a popular English folk song called 'The Farmer's Boy' that mentions a petticoat.

How to Memorize "petticoat"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a full skirt worn under a dress, often pleated and with a hoop or crinoline for added volume.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'petticoat' with the image of a full skirt worn under a dress, and the feminine nature of women's clothing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a petticoat is a 'petite coat' or 'small skirt' worn under a dress.

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