Thesaurus: placket
A petticoat, esp. an under petticoat; hence, a cant term for a woman.
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Definitions
- n. A petticoat, esp. an under petticoat; hence, a cant term for a woman.
- n. The opening or slit left in a petticoat or skirt for convenience in putting it on; -- called also placket hole.
- n. A woman's pocket.
- n. a piece of cloth sewn under an opening
- 1. A petticoat, esp. an under petticoat; hence, a cant term for a woman. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl. 2. The opening or slit left in a petticoat or skirt for convenience in putting it on; -- called also placket hole. 3. A woman's pocket.
- n. a piece of cloth sewn under an opening