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breeches

Form of trousers that extend only as far as the knee. Prior to the introduction of trousers in the late 19th century, men wore breeches with stockings as part of their everyday dress. Since the 19th century breeches have been worn mainly for riding or other sports, such as golf, field sports, and walking.



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"Leather straps to the bottoms of the breeches legs and one of them hanging unbottoned--"
Tom Sawyer Detective by Twain, Mark View in context
      His blazing breeches and high-towering cap --
The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
He is a tall, pock-pitted lad, very black hair, and wore a blue coat and metal buttons, an old red vest, and breeches of the same colour.
Kidnapped by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
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