What is "farthingale" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does farthingale mean in English? Meaning of farthingale definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "farthingale" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "farthingale": a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries

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  • Meaning: a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries
  • Synonyms: farthingale
  • Hypernyms: hoop
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈfɑːðɪŋɡeɪl/

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    farthingale in English: farthingale
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