Meaning of the word petticoat in English

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petticoat

US /ˈpet̬.ɪ.koʊt/
UK /ˈpet̬.ɪ.koʊt/
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Noun

1.

a woman's light, loose undergarment hanging from the shoulders or waist, worn under a skirt or dress.

Example:
She wore a lace-trimmed petticoat under her wedding dress.
The old dress required a new petticoat to give it fullness.
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