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 fixed the problem by adding full-length pantaloons.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 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

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

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