breeches
Example Sentences
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Reynolds shows a flamboyant cavalryman, leaning on his sword, his red coat unbuttoned to show his cream waistcoat and breeches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Early on, and briefly, waiters were unfortunately tricked out in white wigs and satin knee breeches, a la Versailles-on-the-Venice-canals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025
Black Rod's uniform consists of black shoes, buckles, breeches and a coat, as well as silk stockings.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2024
The Comédie-Française’s actors undoubtedly look good in knee breeches, but you’d be hard-pressed to know what they, or Delétang, make of the revolution based on this production.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2023
While I looked them over, Sander rummaged through an ironbound chest and tossed me a short kersey tunic and a pair of plain breeches.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
Vocabulary lists containing breeches
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