partlet Meaning & Definition
/ˈpɑːtlət/
What Does Partlet Mean?
Partlet is a noun that means A hen (originally in the form Dame Partlet).
Quick Facts About Partlet
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɑːtlət/ |
| Plural | partlets |
Partlet Definition (Noun)
- A hen (originally in the form Dame Partlet).
Noun
- A covering for the neck and upper chest, originally worn by both sexes, but later especially by women to cover a low neckline.
Synonyms of Partlet
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Partlet synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
partlet (plural partlets)
Words That Rhyme With Partlet
Origin of Partlet
Origin 1: Origin unknown; perhaps a diminutive form of pert, or from its habit of ruffling the feathers round its neck; see Etymology 2 below.
Origin 2: Origin unknown. Possibly from the mediaeval French name Pertelote.