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; cod ² ) + -et -et

Example Sentences

Aurelie Godet - who works as a film festival programer - found that due to a lack of family-friendly services, she was being forced to choose between either the job or being a parent, and has launched a festival childcare service for the first time.

From Reuters

“We have e-mails ..., saying this is game-changing and just a lot of gratitude, so it’s already working well,” Godet said, adding that many women had complained previously about the problems they had had even just trying to get through the festival’s tight security with strollers and babies in tow.

From Reuters

Godet’s son Orson - named after director Orson Welles, of course - is one of 60 children signed up to this year’s scheme.

From Reuters

Godet’s association “Parenting at Film Festivals” also helped get extra accreditation badges for kids and carers.

From Reuters

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

From The Guardian