petticoated

[ pet-ee-koh-tid ]

adjective

1. having or wearing a petticoat.

Other Words From

• under·petti·coated adjective
• un·petti·coated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of petticoated¹

First recorded in 1740–50; petticoat + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The custom weaves together music, poetic verse and foot percussion — petticoated dancers in swoopy skirts elaborately stomping out rhythms on a wooden platform.

From New York Times

Tia Alicia appeared in a petticoated dress, carrying a parasol against the mild winter sun.

From Literature

The Cincinnati Times-Star found them hilarious, remarking that “not even an aviator could equal the antics of the petticoated elevator artists.”

From New York Times

But they continued, did these same refractory females, to overcome obstacles, leap social hurdles, make mock of antique taboos, and otherwise disport themselves as if they were free individuals, and not petticoated with absurd prejudices.

From Project Gutenberg

The church of San Juan de Dios, not far off, is filled with tawdry rubbish, petticoated crucifixes, etc.

From Project Gutenberg