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

Puffy pantaloons in silk, which evoked medieval dress and ended at the knee, conjured up images of the Italian theater.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2022

It was a jacket and pantaloons made of heavy cotton, quilted and padded—the warmest of garments.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park