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Meaning of pettibockers in English:

pettibockers

Pronunciation /ˈpɛtɪˌbɒkəz/

noun

historical US

  • An ankle-length, loose-fitting pair of pants worn by women and girls as underwear.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The New York Times. From petti- + -bockers.