pettiloon

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   An early form of trouser for women, loose-fitting and often gathered at the ankle

   An early form of trouser for women, loose-fitting and often gathered at the ankle; the trouser portion of a bloomer costume.

   • Whereabouts dwelt the Amazons, the true assertors of the Rights of Woman, who spurned even the gentle bondage of the pettiloon?
   • Barbara Edler of Omaha, Neb. is a "Pettiloon" specialist. That's a combination of old fashioned petticoat and pantaloons, chic things for square and folk, prettily trimmed with eyelet laces and ribbons, etc.
   • Lastly, he approves of "Bloomers" and "pettiloons," for he says women will do as they like — he should as soon think of driving the nails into his own coffin, as trying to stop them — "cosy?" — it's unpossible! ' Olive Branch June 28, 1851

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