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(pet′ē kōt′, pet′i-)

noun

a skirt, now esp. an underskirt often trimmed at the hemline as with lace or ruffles, worn by women and girls
something resembling a petticoat
Informal a woman or girl

Origin: ME petycote: see petty & coat

adjective

of or by women; female: petticoat government

See petticoat in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A woman's slip or underskirt that is often full and trimmed with ruffles or lace. Also called pettiskirt.
Something, such as a decorative valance or flounce, that resembles a woman's underskirt.

adjective
Slang

Female; feminine.
Of, relating to, or carried out by women.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English peticote

Origin: : peti, small; see petty

Origin: + cote, coat; see coat

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petˈti·coatˌed adjective

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