crinoline
|crin-o-line|
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/ˈkrɪn.əl.ɪn/
stiffened skirt support or fabric
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crinoline' originates from French, specifically the word 'crinoline,' where 'crin' meant 'horsehair' and 'lin' meant 'linen.'
Historical Evolution
'crinoline' was borrowed directly from the French word 'crinoline' in the mid-19th century and became the modern English word 'crinoline.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a fabric made of horsehair and linen,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a stiff petticoat or the fabric used for it.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stiffened or structured petticoat designed to hold out a woman's skirt, popular in the 19th century.
The museum displayed a Victorian dress with a crinoline underneath.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/26 18:01