noun see: verdant Date: 1552 a support (as of hoops) worn especially in the 16th century beneath a skirt to expand it at the hipline
FARTHINGALE
Meaning of FARTHINGALE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012