wyliecoat
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wy·lie·coat

noun \ˈwī-lē-ˌkōt, ˈwi-\

Definition of WYLIECOAT

1
chiefly Scottish : a warm undergarment
2
chiefly Scottish : petticoat

Origin of WYLIECOAT

Middle English (Scots) wyle cot
First Known Use: 15th century

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