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Farthingale

A farthingale is a stiff underskirt or hoop skirt worn to extend and shape the skirts of women's dresses, especially popular during the Renaissance period.

Example sentences:

• She wore a beautiful gown with a wide farthingale, making her look regal.
• Their costumes for the play required them to wear farthingales to match the historical setting.
• Mary's farthingale ensured her dress maintained a fashionable bell shape.

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