pantaloons
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By the early 19th century, pantaloons emerged as a practical part of any outfit for men and women because they kept outer wear clean by absorbing dirt and sweat.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 9, 2024
"She gave my grandmother a veil and pantaloons to disguise herself as a Muslim woman... and gave my grandfather the money to buy tickets and run away from Sarajevo," he recalled.
From Reuters ● Jun. 17, 2022
The arch verse no less than the ruffs and pantaloons too often turn Cyrano into a preening fop, which is exactly what he isn’t.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
Puffy pantaloons in silk, which evoked medieval dress and ended at the knee, conjured up images of the Italian theater.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2022
My skirts are gathered between my legs and tied like pantaloons so they do not drag in the dirt.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
