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Breeches

A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes.

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Pant 76% connected

To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Trousers 76% connected

A garment worn by men and boys, extending from the waist to the knee or to the ankle, and covering each leg separately.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Codpiece 70% connected

A part of male dress in front of the breeches, formerly made very conspicuous.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Knickerbockers 92% connected

The name for a style of short breeches; smallclothes.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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