farthingale
(noun)
/ˈfɑːrðɪŋɡeɪl/
Giải nghĩa:
A type of support worn by women beneath a skirt or a dress in the 16th and 17th centuries to keep the shape wide.
A type of support worn by women beneath a skirt or a dress in the 16th and 17th centuries to keep the shape wide.
Ví dụ:
The woman's dress puffed out dramatically, thanks to the farthingale underneath.
The woman's dress puffed out dramatically, thanks to the farthingale underneath.
Cách sử dụng
Farthingale is a word used to describe a type of hoop skirt worn by women in the 16th and 17th centuries, typically made of stiff fabric or metal. It was used to create a very wide and voluminous skirt. This word is not commonly used in modern English, but it may be found in historical novels, plays or films.
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