britches
noun/ˈbɹɪt͡ʃɪz/
Etymology An alteration of breeches (“trousers, pantaloons”) in use since at least the 18th century in Britain and British colonies.
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Appalachia, Southern US, Alternative Alternative form of breeches (pants, trousers).
- And Tom Bowles told him, says, "Go up to the store and get you a free pair of britches [on me]." Says, "Them damned old britches you wearing ain't fittin' to wear to town."2003, Thad Sitton, Harder than hardscrabble: oral recollections of the farming life ..., page 124:
- Synonyms
- knee britches