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placket

Syllabification: (plack·et)
Pronunciation: /ˈplakit/

Definition of placket

noun

  • an opening or slit in a garment, covering fastenings or giving access to a pocket, or the flap of fabric under such an opening.

Origin:

early 17th century: variant of placard in an obsolete sense 'garment worn under an open coat or gown'

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