| petticoat | <zoology> [Petty + coat. A loose under-garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist. 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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