FARTHINGALE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Farthingale.
Farthingale - as a noun
A hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by european women in the 16th and 17th centuries
Example Sentences
"She wore a farthingale under her dress to give it a wider shape."
"During the Renaissance, women often wore farthingales to achieve a fashionable silhouette."
"The farthingale was made of stiff fabric and hoops to create a bell-shaped skirt."
"In historical reenactments, many women choose to wear a farthingale as part of their costume."
"The size of the farthingale depended on the desired level of fullness in the skirt."
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Is FARTHINGALE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, farthingale is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FARTHINGALE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is FARTHINGALE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, farthingale is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFARTHINGALE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is FARTHINGALE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, farthingale is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFARTHINGALE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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