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britches
What does britches mean?
An informal word for pants, famous in the rebuke "too big for your britches."
"Pull your britches up, boy, and get to work."
Origin
A 17th-century spelling variant of "breeches," from Old English "brec," plural of "broc" (leg garment).
Frequently asked questions
What does britches mean?
Britches is an informal word for trousers or pants, famous in the rebuke 'too big for your britches.'
Is britches the same as breeches?
Yes. 'Britches' is a 17th-century spelling variant of 'breeches.'
Where does britches come from?
It comes from 'breeches,' from Old English 'brec,' the plural of 'broc' (leg garment).
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