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
Bloomers, sometimes called Turkish trousers or pantaloons, were revolutionary back then, an alternative to uncomfortable full skirts.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 1, 2022
"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 costumes, so garish for Lance, now clothe the dancers in dazzling white pantaloons and tops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2018
She ran—wings open, pantaloons fluttering—and jumped up onto the stone table.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
