What does farthingale mean?
A hoop or frame worn under a skirt to make it wider and more flared, typically in the 16th to 17th centuries. A type of skirt or underskirt that is stiffened with hoops or other supports.
Example
"The actress wore a farthingale to add volume to her Renaissance costume."
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