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breeches

[brich-iz, bree-chiz] / ˈbrɪtʃ ɪz, ˈbri tʃɪz /
NOUN
hose
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Reynolds shows a flamboyant cavalryman, leaning on his sword, his red coat unbuttoned to show his cream waistcoat and breeches.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

Black Rod's uniform consists of black shoes, buckles, breeches and a coat, as well as silk stockings.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2024

Like warm coals, the hidden crimson hue seems to burst into full flame in Caballero’s scarlet breeches, vest and chair upholstery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2023

The Comédie-Française’s actors undoubtedly look good in knee breeches, but you’d be hard-pressed to know what they, or Delétang, make of the revolution based on this production.

From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2023

Kropp stalks up, with his breeches rolled up and his feet bare.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque




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