petticoat in German
petticoat in German is Petticoat, Unterrock — petticoat means a light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.
petticoat in German
Petticoat
(archaic, or, historical) A type of ornamental skirt or underskirt, often displayed below a dress; chiefly in plural, designating a woman's skirts collectively.
Unterrock
A light woman's undergarment worn under a dress or skirt, and hanging either from the shoulders or (now especially) from the waist; a kind of slip, worn to make the skirt fuller, or for extra warmth.
Petticoat
A light woman's undergarment worn under a dress or skirt, and hanging either from the shoulders or (now especially) from the waist; a kind of slip, worn to make the skirt fuller, or for extra warmth.
What does "petticoat" mean?
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noun A light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.
"The bride's gown flared out over layers of stiff petticoats."
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verb To dress someone in a petticoat, or more broadly, to clothe in feminine attire.
"The costume designer petticoated the dancers for the period drama."
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petticoat in a sentence
- The bride's gown flared out over layers of stiff petticoats.
- Grandma still keeps an old lace petticoat from her wedding day.
- The costume designer petticoated the dancers for the period drama.
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What is "petticoat" in German?
"petticoat" in German is Petticoat, Unterrock. petticoat means: A light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.
How do you use "petticoat" in a sentence?
Example: "The bride's gown flared out over layers of stiff petticoats." In German, "petticoat" is Petticoat, Unterrock.
Are there other ways to say "petticoat" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "petticoat": Petticoat, Unterrock.
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