Partlet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɑːtlət/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Partlet is a noun meaning (now rare, archaic) A hen (originally in the form Dame Partlet).
Meaning
(now rare, archaic) A hen (originally in the form Dame Partlet).
More Meanings
- (now historical or archaic) A covering for the neck and upper chest, originally worn by both sexes, but later especially by women to cover a low neckline.
Example Sentences
How now, dame Partlett the hen?
A black witch known as Mother She was going along Front Street toward the store, a frail bent shape in black partlet with cane laboring brokenly through the heat.
On 1 February 1505, he ordered a new set of clothes for prince: an arming doublet of black satin, with fashionable detachable sleeves, and with it an arming partlet or under-collar […]
Word Forms
- partlets
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hen, party, particel, particule, half-pint, petticoat.
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