petticoat

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Adjective
  • Overall, Van Houtte detected a move away from quiet luxury and the ladylike aesthetic, with fewer neutral tones, with the exception of white.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Look to a prim and proper ladylike jacket instead.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • An Elm Drive victory would give trainer Phil D’Amato a very successful weekend on the distaff side of the ledger.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2021
  • The personal rivalries on the distaff side became apparent during the transition: When the Bushes won, Nancy did not invite Barbara to tour the living quarters until January 11 — much later than was traditional.
    NBC News, NBC News, 21 Apr. 2018
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“Petticoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petticoat. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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