breeches

Meanings

• noun

  A type of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the knees, with separate pieces for each leg.

  - "He wore breeches and a waistcoat for the hunt."
  - "The actor put on his breeches before going on stage."

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Synonyms

pants , trousers

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with breeches
breezes , reaches , teaches

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Variants

List of all variants of breeches that leads to same result
breech , breeches , breeches buoy , breeches buoys , Dutchman's-breeches , knee breeches

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Etymology

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Originally, a short jacket or coat that reached to the knee, derived from the Old French 'bracier' meaning 'arm'. Over time, the term came to refer specifically to the knee-length trousers.

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Trivia

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1. Breeches were popularized in Europe during the Renaissance period.

2. The term 'breeches' is also used in the context of horseback riding to refer to the protective garment worn under jodhpurs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trousers: Breeches are a type of trousers, which is a garment that covers the body from the waist down, with separate pieces for each leg.

2. Knee-length trousers: Breeches are a type of knee-length trousers, which are shorter than full-length trousers but longer than shorts.

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Culture

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Breeches have a rich history, particularly in the context of formal wear and military uniforms. In literature, breeches are mentioned in works such as Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' and Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'. In art, they are a common motif in portraits of the aristocracy.

How to Memorize "breeches"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pair of trousers that stop at the knee. Visualize the separate pieces for each leg.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'breeches' with the image of a knee-length trouser.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'B-R-E-E-C-H-E-S' stands for 'Breezy Knee-length clothing for Hunters and Equestrians'.

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