pettiskirt

pettiskirt
\\ˈped.ē+ˌ-\ noun
Etymology: petticoat + skirt
: petticoat 1c

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/pet"ee skerrt'/, n.
petticoat (def. 1).
[1940-45; PETTI(COAT) + SKIRT]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • pettiskirt — /pet ee skerrt /, n. petticoat (def. 1). [1940 45; PETTI(COAT) + SKIRT] * * * …   Universalium

  • pettiskirt — pet·ti·skirt …   English syllables

  • petticoat — petticoatless, adj. /pet ee koht /, n. 1. Also called pettiskirt. an underskirt, esp. one that is full and often trimmed and ruffled and of a decorative fabric. 2. any skirtlike part or covering. 3. a flounce or valance fitting around the sides… …   Universalium

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