pettiloon means an early form of trouser for women, loose-fitting and often gathered at the ankle; the trouser portion of a bloomer costume. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
noun
- An early form of trouser for women, loose-fitting and often gathered at the ankle; the trouser portion of a bloomer costume.“Whereabouts dwelt the Amazons, the true assertors of the Rights of Woman, who spurned even the gentle bondage of the pettiloon?”