alushame — meaning in English
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English meaning
- petticoat noun A light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.
- slip verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
- underskirt noun A skirt worn underneath another skirt; a petticoat.
Senses
alushame is used for these senses in English:
- 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.
- slip A woman's undergarment worn under a skirt or dress to conceal unwanted nudity that may otherwise be revealed by the skirt or dress itself; a shift.
- underskirt A skirt worn underneath another skirt; a petticoat.
petticoat — full definition
- noun A light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.
- verb To dress someone in a petticoat, or more broadly, to clothe in feminine attire.
slip — full definition
- verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
- verb To move, put, or go somewhere quickly, quietly, or without being noticed.
- noun A small piece of paper, often used for a form, receipt, or brief note.
- noun A minor and usually unintentional mistake.
- noun A woman's undergarment worn beneath a dress, or a pillowcase-like fabric cover.