What does underskirt mean?

Definitions for underskirt
ˈʌn dərˌskɜrtun·der·skirt

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. petticoat, half-slip, underskirtnoun

    undergarment worn under a skirt

Wiktionary

  1. underskirtnoun

    A skirt worn underneath another skirt; a petticoat.

  2. underskirtnoun

    An under layer of a multi-layer gown over which outer skirts are draped.

ChatGPT

  1. underskirt

    An underskirt is a garment that is worn underneath a dress, skirt, or gown. It is usually designed to help shape the outer garment, provide additional modesty or warmth, or protect the outer garment from damage. It can also add volume or flare to the skirt or dress. Sometimes, underskirts are designed with lace or other decorative trim to enhance the overall look of the outfit.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Underskirtnoun

    a petticoat; the foundation skirt of a draped dress

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Underskirt

    un′dėr-skirt, n. a petticoat, the foundation skirt of a draped gown.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of underskirt in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of underskirt in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of underskirt in a Sentence

  1. Kensington Palace:

    The focus of the dress is the graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully frames the shoulders and emphasizes the slender sculpted waist, the lines of the dress extend toward the back where the train flows in soft round folds cushioned by an underskirt in triple silk organza. The slim three-quarter sleeves add a note of refined modernity.

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