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

Bloomers, sometimes called Turkish trousers or pantaloons, were revolutionary back then, an alternative to uncomfortable full skirts.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2022

"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

She ran—wings open, pantaloons fluttering—and jumped up onto the stone table.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George