godet

[ goh-det ]

noun

1. a triangular piece of fabric, often rounded at the top, inserted in a garment to give fullness. Compare gore ³( def 1 ), gusset ( def 1 ).
2. Textiles. a glass or plastic roller for guiding synthetic filaments into the centrifugal box.

godet

/ ˈɡəʊdeɪ; ɡəʊˈdɛt /

noun

1. a triangular piece of material inserted into a garment, such as into a skirt to create a flare

Word History and Origins

Origin of godet¹

1570–80 for earlier sense “drinking cup”; 1870–75 godet fordef 1 < Middle French, equivalent to god- (< Germanic; cod ² ) + -et -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of godet¹

C19: from French

Example Sentences

Aurelie Godet - who works as a film festival programer - found that due to a lack of family-friendly services, she was being forced to choose between either the job or being a parent, and has launched a festival childcare service for the first time.

From Reuters

“We have e-mails ..., saying this is game-changing and just a lot of gratitude, so it’s already working well,” Godet said, adding that many women had complained previously about the problems they had had even just trying to get through the festival’s tight security with strollers and babies in tow.

From Reuters

Godet’s son Orson - named after director Orson Welles, of course - is one of 60 children signed up to this year’s scheme.

From Reuters

Godet’s association “Parenting at Film Festivals” also helped get extra accreditation badges for kids and carers.

From Reuters

He made the bespoke Grace Kelly number with a full tea length, godet skirt with hand embroidered panels.

From The Guardian