pantaloons
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By the early 19th century, pantaloons emerged as a practical part of any outfit for men and women because they kept outer wear clean by absorbing dirt and sweat.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 9, 2024
"She gave my grandmother a veil and pantaloons to disguise herself as a Muslim woman... and gave my grandfather the money to buy tickets and run away from Sarajevo," he recalled.
From Reuters ● Jun. 17, 2022
The arch verse no less than the ruffs and pantaloons too often turn Cyrano into a preening fop, which is exactly what he isn’t.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
“Here comes this country bumpkin with pantaloons and long hair that he held down with bear grease, with these life-like birds,” Becker said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2018
The captain wore striped pantaloons tucked into high boots of purple leather, a white silk shirt, a vest of golden rings.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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