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knickerbockers

/ˈnɪk.əˌbɒk.əz/

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noun

/ˈnɪk.əˌbɒk.əz/C1formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип брюк, которые заканчиваются чуть ниже колена, часто собранные или закреплённые на манжете, исторически носившиеся для занятий спортом или как часть традиционного костюма.

A noun referring to a type of trousers that end just below the knee, often gathered or fastened at the hem, historically worn for sports or as part of a traditional costume.

irregular plural

  1. Trousers ending above the kneeC1formal

    A type of loose-fitting trousers that are gathered or fastened just below the knee, typically worn in the 19th century or for sports like golf.

    ruБриджи

    • He wore knickerbockers for his afternoon golf game.
    • The antique shop sold a pair of original knickerbockers from the 1890s.
    • Children's knickerbockers were popular in the early 20th century.
    • She dressed in knickerbockers for the historical reenactment.

    Synonymsknickers

Forms
  • knickerbockers plural form
  • knickerbockers' possessive plural form
  • knickerbockers' possessive singular form
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