trousers

Definitions


[ˈtraʊzəz], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg


Phrases:
- wear the trousers

Origin:
early 17th century: from archaic trouse (singular) from Irish triús and Scottish Gaelic triubhas (see trews), on the pattern of drawers




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