1. A long, narrow leg covering or gaiter worn by women and children in the 19th century, typically extending from the ankle to the knee or thigh.
Usage: historical; usually used in plural form 'pantalets'

Examples

• Victorian girls wore pantalets under their dresses for modesty and warmth.
• The museum's costume collection included a pair of white linen pantalets from the 1840s.
• Pantalets were a common fashion accessory for young ladies during the nineteenth century.
• She adjusted her pantalets before stepping out into the cold morning air.