breeches

Noun

Meaning

A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes.

Trousers; pantaloons.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Because of his skinny legs, Pantalone is portrayed wearing trousers rather than knee- breeches (which Jaques refers to as "his youthful hose, well sav'd, a world too wide/For his shrunk shank"). Source: Internet

Fifth tale (VIII, 5) Renaissance illustration of VIII, 5. Three young men pull down the breeches of a judge from the Marches, while he is administering justice on the bench. Source: Internet

Clothing: green velvet breeches; red or yellow waistcoat; brown or green jacket; gold (or brass) buttons; a dark green hood and cloak (belonging to a dwarf). Source: Internet

Gun breeches were directly in front of the pilot, with obvious implications in case of accidents, but jams could be cleared in flight, while aiming was simplified. Source: Internet

However, FEI rules only require "hunting dress"; white shirt and tie of any kind; white, fawn, or cream breeches; and boots of any kind. Source: Internet

If a rider wishes to stay within traditional requirements for higher-level competition, breeches should be white, fawn, or cream. Source: Internet

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