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placket hole

Placket \Plack"et\, n. [F. plaquer to lay or clap on. See Placard.]

  1. A petticoat, esp. an under petticoat; hence, a cant term for a woman. [Obs.]
    --Beau. & Fl.

  2. The opening or slit left in a petticoat or skirt for convenience in putting it on; -- called also placket hole.

  3. A woman's pocket.