01 n. A hoop skirt or hoop petticoat, or other light, elastic material, used to extend the petticoat.
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A hoop skirt or hoop petticoat, or other light, elastic material, used to extend the petticoat.“We'll revel it as bravely as the best, . . . With ruffs and cuffs, and farthingales and things.” — Shak.