"crinolette" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: crinolettes [plural]
Etymology: crinoline + -ette Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|crinoline|ette}} crinoline + -ette Head templates: {{en-noun}} crinolette (plural crinolettes)
  1. (historical) A whalebone, cane, or steel framework that was worn between petticoat and dress, attached at the waist and projecting backwards but not as far to the sides as in the case of a full hoop skirt. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-crinolette-en-noun-NOs3KVsw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ette

Inflected forms

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