The Collaborative International Dictionary
Petticoat \Pet"ti*coat\, n. (Zo["o]l.) [Petty + coat.] A loose under-garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist.
Petticoat government, government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs. [Colloq.]
Petticoat pipe (Locomotives), a short, flaring pipe surrounding the blast nozzle in the smoke box, to equalize the draft.
Wiktionary
n. Government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs.
Wikipedia
Petticoat Government was written by Baroness Orczy, author of The Scarlet Pimpernel, in 1910. It was released under the title Petticoat Rule in the U.S. in the same year.
A story of the French aristocracy, the book concerns Madame de Pompadour's influence over the King and France.
Category:1910 novels Category:Historical novels Category:Novels by Baroness Emma Orczy Category:Novels set in France Category:Hutchinson (publisher) books Category:Novels set in the 18th century
Usage examples of "petticoat government".
Kirk, had spoken openly about his contempt for petticoat government.
Mudge, who was somewhat under petticoat government, readily acceded to his wife's wishes, and henceforth Paul's strength was taxed to its utmost limit.