Thanksgiving Vocabulary

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What are petticoats?

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Petticoats are a type of clothing worn under dresses, often made of light fabric.

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What are breeches?

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Breeches are pants that reach to or just below the knee.

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What is a doublet?

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A doublet is a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the past.

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What are stockings?

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Stockings are close-fitting, elastic garments that cover the legs.

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What is a palisade?

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A palisade is a tall strong fence made of pointed stakes used for protection.

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What is timber?

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Timber refers to trees that are used as wood for building.

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What is a mishoon?

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A mishoon is a canoe made by digging out a log.

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Who were the Pilgrims?

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The Pilgrims were early settlers of America who traveled on the Mayflower.

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Who were the Wampanoag?

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The Wampanoag were Native Americans who lived in the area where the Pilgrims settled.

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What is Thanksgiving?

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Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States to give thanks for the harvest.