britches

Example Sentences

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They were flanked by two big footmen in powdered wigs and braided coats, satin knee britches and white stockings.

From Literature

In that day, “loose britches” were the norm, offering little in the way of support.

From Seattle Times

She said she’d called to make sure that I “didn’t get too big for your britches.”

From Literature

Revelers preferring a more classic look book an appointment with leather tailor Klaus Bensmann for customized, handmade britches fashioned from deer or cow leather.

From Seattle Times

The Bengals spent less than one year in their underdog Underoos before becoming too big for their britches.

From Washington Post