n. (Zool.) [ Petty + coat. ] A loose under-garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist. [ 1913 Webster ]
Petticoat government, government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs. [ Colloq. ] -- Petticoat pipe (Locomotives), a short, flaring pipe surrounding the blast nozzle in the smoke box, to equalize the draft. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Pettifogged p. pr. & vb. n. Pettifogging ] [ Petty + fog to pettifog. ] 1. To do a petty business as a lawyer; also, to do law business in a petty or tricky way. “He takes no money, but pettifogs gratis.” S. Butler. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To debate or quarrel over unimportant, trifling matters. [ PJC ]
3. To use subterfuge, deception, or flattery for any purpose; to practice chicanery. [ PJC ]
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