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wyliecoat

noun wy·lie·coat \ˈwī-lē-ˌkōt, ˈwi-\

Definition of WYLIECOAT

1
chiefly Scottish :  a warm undergarment
2
chiefly Scottish :  petticoat
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Origin of WYLIECOAT

Middle English (Scots) wyle cot
First Known Use: 15th century

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