breeches
|bree-ches|
B2
/ˈbrɪtʃɪz/
knee-length trousers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'breeches' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'brēc', where 'brēc' meant 'garment for the legs'.
Historical Evolution
'brēc' changed from Old English word 'brēc' and eventually became the modern English word 'breeches'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'garment for the legs', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'knee-length trousers'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, fitting snugly around the hips and thighs and ending just below the knee.
He wore breeches and boots for the horseback ride.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/21 03:18