Petticoat government — Petticoat Pet ti*coat, n. (Zo[ o]l.) [Petty + coat.] A loose under garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist. [1913 Webster] {Petticoat government}, government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs. [Colloq.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
petticoat government — noun Domination by women • • • Main Entry: ↑petticoat … Useful english dictionary
petticoat government — government by women … English contemporary dictionary
petticoat government — Female government, female home rule … New dictionary of synonyms
Petticoat — Pet ti*coat, n. (Zo[ o]l.) [Petty + coat.] A loose under garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist. [1913 Webster] {Petticoat government}, government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs. [Colloq.] {Petticoat pipe} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Petticoat pipe — Petticoat Pet ti*coat, n. (Zo[ o]l.) [Petty + coat.] A loose under garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist. [1913 Webster] {Petticoat government}, government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs. [Colloq.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
petticoat — [pet′ē kōt΄, pet′ikōt΄] n. [ME petycote: see PETTY & COAT] 1. a skirt, now esp. an underskirt often trimmed at the hemline as with lace or ruffles, worn by women and girls 2. something resembling a petticoat 3. [Old Informal] a woman or girl adj … English World dictionary
petticoat — ► NOUN 1) a woman s light, loose undergarment in the form of a skirt or dress. 2) (before another noun ) informal, often derogatory associated with women: petticoat government. ORIGIN from obsolete petty coat «small coat» … English terms dictionary
petticoat — dominated by a female For the Victorians a petticoat was a female, without expressly sexual overtones: I can safely say here there is not a petticoat in the whole history. (Haggard, 1885) It is not necessary to dilate further to… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
petticoat — petticoatless, adj. /pet ee koht /, n. 1. Also called pettiskirt. an underskirt, esp. one that is full and often trimmed and ruffled and of a decorative fabric. 2. any skirtlike part or covering. 3. a flounce or valance fitting around the sides… … Universalium
