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breeches (archaic)

nounfemininearchaicuncommon/ˈkaɫ.kɐ/cal·ca

Definition

1

Garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg. Archaic term for 'trousers'.

Usage examples

He wore a pair of leather breeches.
The breeches were part of the traditional uniform.