britches

Definitions

1nounA colloquial term for trousers or pants, often used to refer to short trousers or breeches.

He pulled on his britches before heading out to the barn.

The young boy's britches were patched at the knees.

In the old days, men wore britches as part of their everyday attire.

Word Origin

Language

English

Originally meant

trousers or pants

Background

The word 'britches' is a variant of 'breeches', which originally referred to a garment covering the lower body and legs, typically worn by men. The term has been used since the Middle Ages and evolved in pronunciation over time.