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Meaning of "petticoat" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PETTICOAT

See petty, coat.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PETTICOAT

petticoat  [ˈpɛtɪˌkəʊt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PETTICOAT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Petticoat is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PETTICOAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

petticoat

Petticoat

A petticoat or underskirt is an article of clothing for women; specifically an undergarment to be worn under a skirt or a dress. The petticoat is a separate garment hanging from the waist. In historical contexts, petticoat refers to any separate skirt worn with a gown, bedgown, bodice or jacket; these petticoats are not, strictly speaking, underwear as they were made to be seen. In both historical and modern contexts, petticoat refers to skirt-like undergarments worn for warmth or to give the skirt or dress the desired fashionable shape. In this context a petticoat may be called a waist slip or underskirt or half slip, with petticoat restricted to extremely full garments. Petticoat can also refer to a full-length slip in the UK, although this usage is somewhat old-fashioned. Petticoat is the standard name in English for any underskirt worn as part of non-Western clothing, most significantly, the lehenga with the sari.

Definition of petticoat in the English dictionary

The definition of petticoat in the dictionary is a woman's light undergarment in the form of an underskirt or including a bodice supported by shoulder straps. Other definition of petticoat is a humorous or mildly disparaging name for a woman.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PETTICOAT


bellcote
ˈbelˌkəʊt
bluecoat
ˈbluːˌkəʊt
coat
kəʊt
cote
kəʊt
dovecote
ˈdʌvˌkəʊt
greatcoat
ˈɡreɪtˌkəʊt
housecoat
ˈhaʊsˌkəʊt
maxicoat
ˈmæksɪˌkəʊt
overcoat
ˈəʊvəˌkəʊt
peacoat
ˈpiːˌkəʊt
raincoat
ˈreɪnˌkəʊt
redcoat
ˈrɛdˌkəʊt
sheepcote
ˈʃiːpˌkəʊt
shellycoat
ˈʃɛlɪˌkəʊt
surcoat
ˈsɜːˌkəʊt
topcoat
ˈtɒpˌkəʊt
turncoat
ˈtɜːnˌkəʊt
undercoat
ˈʌndəˌkəʊt
waistcoat
ˈweɪsˌkəʊt
wyliecoat
ˈwaɪlɪˌkəʊt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PETTICOAT

pettedly
pettedness
petter
petti
pettichaps
pettier
pettiest
pettifog
pettifogged
pettifogger
pettifoggery
pettifogging
pettily
pettiness
petting
petting zoo
pettish
pettishly
pettishness
pettitoes

WORDS THAT END LIKE PETTICOAT

base coat
car coat
dress coat
duffel coat
duffle coat
dust coat
duster coat
frock coat
fur coat
hoop-petticoat
lab coat
mink coat
on the coat
recoat
seed coat
sport coat
sports coat
sugar-coat
trench coat
white coat

Synonyms and antonyms of petticoat in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PETTICOAT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «petticoat» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of petticoat

Translation of «petticoat» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PETTICOAT

Find out the translation of petticoat to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of petticoat from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «petticoat» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

衬裙
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

enagua
570 millions of speakers

English

petticoat
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पेटीकोट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ثوب نسائي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

юбка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

anágua
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সায়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jupon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Petticoat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Petticoat
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ペチコート
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

페티코트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Petticoat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con gái
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உள்பாவாடை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घागरा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kombinezon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sottoveste
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

halka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спідниця
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fustă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεσοφόρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onderrok
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

underkjol
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

underskjørt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of petticoat

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PETTICOAT»

The term «petticoat» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.325 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PETTICOAT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «petticoat» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «petticoat» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about petticoat

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PETTICOAT»

Discover the use of petticoat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to petticoat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Petticoat Ranch
Sophie Edwards is doing just fine alone, until a strange-yet oddly familiar-man rides into her life, insisting on rescuing her and her four daughters.
Mary Connealy, 2009
2
Death by Petticoat: American History Myths Debunked
Pregnant women secluded themselves indoors, uneven stairs were made to trip up burglars, people bathed once a year, women had tiny waists, apprenticeships lasted seven years--Death by Petticoat reveals the truth about these hysterical ...
Mary M Theobald, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, 2012
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Petticoat spies: six women spies of the Civil War
Describes the lives and wartime exploits of six women who were spies during the Civil War. Includes Sarah Emma Edmonds, Belle Boyd, Pauline Cushman, Rose O'Neal Greenhow, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Belle Edmondson.
Peggy Caravantes, 2002
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Petticoat: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Websters Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org).
‎2008
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Petticoat Whalers: Whaling Wives at Sea, 1820-1920
First US Edition -- The first comprehensive book on whaling wives at sea written for a general audience.
Joan Druett, 2001
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With Rifle & Petticoat: Women as Big Game Hunters, 1880-1940
Divided into chapters detailing a specific time period, region hunted or individual woman, With Rifle and Petticoat explores the interesting women who hunted a variety of big game animals around the world.
Kenneth Czech, 2002
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Petticoat Surgeon
This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.
Bertha Van Hoosen, 2013
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Petticoat Rebellion: The Anna Parnell Story
The Ladies' Land League, founded in the late 19th century by Anna Stewart Parnell, fought for rights for the poor and were feared by the government.
Patricia Groves, 2009
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The Petticoat Commando, Or Boer Women in Secret Service
My Dutch edition of this book, Die Kappie Kommando, is now appearing in the Dutch South African bi-monthly journal, Die Brandwag, and will, when completed, be published in book form in Holland. --The Author
Johanna Brandt, 2006
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Petticoat patriots of the American Revolution
Describes the activities of famous and less well-known women who individually and in organized groups aided the struggle for independence.
Edith Patterson Meyer, 1976

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PETTICOAT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term petticoat is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tom Crawford: Rooftop protest ends with eight arrests
Martin Atkin, 42, of Parkland Mews, Long Eaton, James Bradley, 42, of Petticoat Lane, Wigan and Mark Hawkins, 51, of Goathland Close, ... «Nottingham Post, Jul 15»
2
HIDDEN HISTORY: A mysterious Batavia murder, 1917
""Ruth'' was fairly well dressed in a black plush coat, a white cotton petticoat, a blue mohair skirt, brown cotton stockings with high laced black ... «The Daily News Online, Jul 15»
3
Bell Buckle: Close to home but a world away
Old Petticoat Trading Company: Painted furniture and accessories. Perfectly Painted Furniture & Accessories: Painted furniture, vintage ... «Jackson Sun, Jul 15»
4
Kovels Antiques: Antique weathervanes
Her blue accordion pleated dress, petticoat and panties have yellowing. Shoes, socks and pink satin bows are fine. Would gently soaking the ... «Observer-Reporter, Jul 15»
5
Kristin Chenoweth receives star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Kristin oozed Hollywood glamour in her incredible frock, which featured a tulle petticoat and a satin tan neckline. The actress curled her short ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
6
Blotter: Man with outstanding warrants arrested in Los Gatos for …
Assault--On July 19 at 1:39 a.m. at Petticoat and Village lanes. An assault took place. Suspended license--On July 18 at 4:14 p.m. on Highway ... «Milpitas Post, Jul 15»
7
The political circus didn't start with Donald Trump
They referred to the 68-year-old candidate as “Granny Harrison, the Petticoat General.” An untitled woodcut created during William Henry ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
8
Olaf Pooley Dead — 'Dr. Who' Star Dies at 101
As well as a successful film career with appearances in The Lost People, Highly unsafe, The Iron Petticoat alongside Katherine Hepburn and ... «Celebrity Cafe - Entertainment News, Jul 15»
9
Police Blotter: 19 vehicles burglarized in less than four hours in …
Petticoat and Village lanes, 1:39 a.m. Sunday An assault was reported. Weldwood Court, July 16-6 p.m. Sunday A residence was burglarized. «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
10
Take your partner by the hand and have a good square-dance time
"I said I wasn't wearing the petticoat and by the end of the year I had like 50 beautiful petticoats." While the Golden Pines are practicing, every ... «SunHerald.com, Jul 15»

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