The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Placket \Plack"et\, n. [F. plaquer to lay or clap on. See Placard.] 1. A petticoat, esp. an under petticoat; hence, a cant term for a woman. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] 2. The opening or slit left in a petticoat or skirt for convenience in putting it on; -- called also placket hole. [1913 Webster] 3. A woman's pocket. [1913 Webster]