godet

American  

[goh-det] / goʊˈdɛt /

noun

1. a triangular piece of fabric, often rounded at the top, inserted in a garment to give fullness.

2. Textiles. a glass or plastic roller for guiding synthetic filaments into the centrifugal box.

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godet British  

/ ˈɡəʊdeɪ, ɡəʊˈdɛt /

noun

1. a triangular piece of material inserted into a garment, such as into a skirt to create a flare

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Etymology

Origin of godet

1570–80 for earlier sense “drinking cup”; 1870–75 godet for def. 1 < Middle French, equivalent to god- (< Germanic; see cod ²) + -et -et

Example Sentences

He made the bespoke Grace Kelly number with a full tea length, godet skirt with hand embroidered panels.

From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2018

Ant muche neod is þ̵ ȝe neomen to ham muche ȝeme · for ȝe mahen muchel beon þurh ham i godet · ⁊ 190 iwurset.

From Selections from early Middle English, 1130-1250 Part I: Texts by Hall, Joseph

Ant muche neod is þ̵ ȝe neomen to ham muche ȝeme · for ȝe mahen muchel beon þurh ham i godet · ⁊ 190 iwurset.

From Selections from early Middle English, 1130-1250 Part I: Texts by Hall, Joseph

The unfortunate man agreed and then the jog manjhi and godet were sent to call all the men of the neighbourhood to a meeting.

From Folklore of the Santal Parganas by Bompas, Cecil Henry