A narrow version of the crinoline, designed to support skirts projecting from behind, and usually composed of half hoops suspended around the back of the legs.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Judy. From crinol- + -ette.
Definition of crinolette in US English:
crinolette
nounˌkrɪnəˈlɛt
A narrow version of the crinoline, designed to support skirts projecting from behind, and usually composed of half hoops suspended around the back of the legs.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Judy. From crinol- + -ette.