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petticoat in Tagalog

nagwas

UK/ˈpɛt.ɪ.kəʊt/US/ˈpɛt.ɪ.koʊt/

petticoat in Tagalog: nagwas. In English, petticoat means a tight, usually padded undercoat worn by women over a shirt and under the doublet.

Tagalog words for petticoat

woman's undergarment worn under a skirt
nagwas

English meaning of petticoat

  1. noun A tight, usually padded undercoat worn by women over a shirt and under the doublet.
  2. noun A woman's undercoat, worn to be displayed beneath an open gown.
  3. noun A fisherman's loose canvas or oilcloth skirt.
  4. noun A type of ornamental skirt or underskirt, often displayed below a dress; chiefly in plural, designating a woman's skirts collectively.

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Questions about petticoat in Tagalog

What is the meaning of petticoat in Tagalog?
Petticoat in Tagalog is nagwas.
Ano ang petticoat sa Tagalog?
Petticoat: nagwas.
What does petticoat mean in English?
Petticoat means a tight, usually padded undercoat worn by women over a shirt and under the doublet.

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