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What is the history of the word petite?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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'Petite' is a French word, meaning 'little'. It came to english in the context of fashion and clothing as meaning 'extra small in size'. I French however a 'petite' dress is a short dress rather then a dress for a small person.

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