English to German Meaning of pettifogging

Pettifogging :

adjective

Pettifogging :: pettifogging

← Petticoat

pettish →

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Definitions of pettifogging in English

Noun(1) undergarment worn under a skirt

Examples of pettifogging in English

(1) Elizabeth had only gone a little ways into the trees beyond her house when her stays and petticoat lead to her ruin and Will caught her.(2) he was in danger of succumbing to the petticoat government of Mary and Sarah(3) Nancy was renowned as a petticoat president who dominated the White House.(4) She raised her skirts to above her knees, allowing her petticoats and lace stockings to show, but time was of the essence.(5) Kirby grabbed the sword at Jason's side and ran, tripping on the skirts and petticoats of her dress.(6) The gown had small puffy sleeves that were off the shoulder, and a multitude of petticoats made the skirt more full and rustled when the girl walked.(7) She swiftly pulled on the tunic, then the stockings, the corset, petticoats , skirt and boots.(8) She clapped her hands three times and in walked half a dozen servant girls, carrying undergarments and petticoats .(9) I have always felt more comfortable in skirts and dresses and slips and petticoats .(10) White work in clothing is seen in petticoats , camisoles, waistcoats, caps, baby garments, and cloaks.(11) But that was still two weeks off, and Taira was still dressed in pinafores and petticoats , though now she was where fur shawls in a desperate fight to keep out the cold.(12) At the bottom of the trunk she found a set of white undergarments including lacy petticoats and a full corseted bodice.(13) It consists of a madras head-tie and a skirt with lace petticoats draped at the sides.(14) Now most of these laws do not specify the actual type of square dancing, but it is clear from the official pictures - showing elaborately petticoated women with elegantly tailored partners - what is meant.(15) Lydie wore several extra petticoats under her dress and over it was a warm peacoat.(16) The undergarments included stockings, petticoats , drawers, and a corset.

(1) petticoat chaser ::

Petticoat Chaser

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