knickers

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 breeches, knee pants, knickerbockers
  2. (used in the plural) underpants worn by women (synset 102857998)
    "she was afraid that her bloomers might have been showing"
    domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
    is a type of: underpants - an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin
    same as: bloomers, drawers, pants

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