Petticoating

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Material for petticoats. uncountable

    "The mixture of jute and cotton in the manufacture of bags, petticoating, canvas for tents, or other similar articles[…]"

  2. 2
    The dressing of a boy in girls' clothing as a form of humiliation. uncountable

    "Petticoating roleplay may include being forced to wear makeup and to carry dolls, purses, and other items associated with girls."

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underskirtunderskirtbalmoralbloomersbody stockingbrassiere

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"The mixture of jute and cotton in the manufacture of bags, petticoating, canvas for tents, or other similar articles[…]"

Etymology

From petticoat + -ing.

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