(historical) A tight, usually padded undercoat worn by men over a shirt and under the doublet. / (historical) A woman's undercoat, worn to be displayed beneath an open gown.

(transitive) To dress in a petticoat.

(dated) Feminine; female; involving a woman.

plural of petticoat

(dated, derogatory) Government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs.

A short, flaring pipe surrounding the blast nozzle in the smokebox of a locomotive, to equalize the draft.

plural of petticoat tail

A piece of shortbread in the shape of a sector of a circle.

plural of petticoat pipe

plural of petticoat government