knickerbockers

Meanings

• noun

  A type of high-waisted, baggy trousers, often with pleats or gathers, and usually reaching to mid-calf length.

  - "He wore knickerbockers and a straw hat while working in the garden."
  - "The old photograph showed people wearing knickerbockers and suspenders."

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Rhymes

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hockers , robbers , mockers

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Variants

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knickerbocker , knickerbockers

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Etymology

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Originally, a term used to describe the Dutch settlers in New York in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The name is derived from the Dutch word 'knekelbollen,' meaning 'short pants.'

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Trivia

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1. Knickerbocker Glories are a type of dessert that is named after the trousers.

2. In the United States, the term 'knickers' is sometimes used to refer to women's underwear that covers the hips and thighs.

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1. breeches: A type of tight-fitting trousers that were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Knickerbockers are similar to breeches but are baggier and have a higher waist.

2. suspenders: A garment used to hold up trousers or pants by attaching them to the shoulders or waist. Knickerbockers were often worn with suspenders in the past.

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Culture

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In literature, knickerbockers are often used to depict characters from the past, particularly in children's stories. They have also been used as a symbol of nostalgia and tradition.

How to Memorize "knickerbockers"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pair of high-waisted, baggy trousers that reach mid-calf length. Imagine the pleats or gathers and the suspenders holding them up.

2. associate
   

   - Associate knickerbockers with the Dutch settlers in New York and the past. Think of old photographs and children's stories.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Knights, Nobles, and Breeches' to remember that knickerbockers are high-waisted trousers that reach mid-calf length. Knights have high-waisted armor, nobles wear baggy clothes, and breeches are tight-fitting trousers.

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