petticoat government

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs. countable,dated,derogatory,uncountable
    — On my honour, Mrs. Courtenaye, you will make me an advocate for petticoat government, after such a specimen of its excellent influence. Still, my young friend, I am like the rest of the world—cannot leave well alone—must have you up to town.

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