breeches

plural of breech
as in trousers
an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle the mounted riders look striking in their red coats and white breeches

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“Breeches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeches. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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