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
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
“Why don’t you just call them my state-issued phys ed pantaloons and balloon blouse while you’re at it?”
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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