farthingale

/ˈfɑːðɪŋɡeɪl/ · noun

Meaning

A hooped structure in cloth worn to extend the skirt of women's dresses; a hooped petticoat.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

verdugal(English)hoop skirt(English)petticoat(English)underpetticoat(English)hoopskirt(English)pettiskirt(English)houppelande(English)skirt(English)fashionable(English)bowie(English)worn(English)heaven(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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