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placket definition
placket (plak′it)
noun
- a finished slit with a fastener, as at the waist of a skirt or collar of a shirt, to make it easy to put on and take off
- Archaic
- a pocket, esp. in a woman's skirt
- a petticoat
Etymology: prob. altered < placard, in obs. sense “breastplate, top of skirt”
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placket Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- opening: Center front contrast concealed placket opening with decorative stitching.
Noun used with modifier
- button: Details include a two button placket with matching color buttons, side vents and self fabric collar.
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