knee breeches

Noun
  1. (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee (synset 102899704)
    domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
    is a type of: pair of trousers, pant, trousers - (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
    subtypes:
    • britches - (used in the plural) informal term for breeches
    • buckskins - (used in the plural) breeches made of buckskin
    • plus fours - men's baggy knickers hanging below the knees; formerly worn for sports (especially golf)
    • trunk hose - puffed breeches of the 16th and 17th centuries usually worn over hose
    has: codpiece - (15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
    same as: breeches, knee pants, knickerbockers, knickers

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