01 n. A loose under-garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist.
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A loose under-garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist.(Zool.)
Phrases & compounds
Petticoat government —
government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs.
Petticoat pipe —
a short, flaring pipe surrounding the blast nozzle in the smoke box, to equalize the draft.