English Explanatory Dictionary

pantalette

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Singular of pantalettes: one of the legs of loose-fitting undertrousers formerly worn under the skirt of children and women in the 19th century. They could be worn as two garments, or joined as one.

Word forms

pantalette pantalettes pantalet

Etymology

From pantal(oon) + -ette.

Related words

pantaloon pants
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