crinolette
English
noun
Definitions
- (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.
Etymology
Suffix from English crinoline.
Origin
English
crinoline
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- crinoline English
- crinolined English
- crinoline French