plus-fours
|plus-fours|
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/plʌs ˈfɔrz/
🇬🇧
/plʌs ˈfɔːz/
knee-length trousers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'plus-fours' originates from English, specifically referring to trousers that extend 4 inches below the knee.
Historical Evolution
'plus-fours' changed from the traditional 'knickerbockers' and eventually became a popular style in the 1920s.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'trousers extending below the knee,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
knee-length baggy trousers, often worn for sports like golf.
He wore plus-fours for his golf game.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/02 13:48