CRINOLINE


Meaning of CRINOLINE in English

n. 1 a stiffened or hooped petticoat formerly worn to make a long skirt stand out. 2 a stiff fabric of horsehair etc. used for linings, hats, etc.

[ F f. L crinis hair + linum thread ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.