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Alternative form of breeches.

An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg.

Informal term for breeches

A garment worn by men and boys, extending from the waist to the knee or to the ankle, and covering each leg separately.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately;