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breeches in Dutch

breeches in Dutch is kniebroek — breeches means trousers that end at or just below the knee, historically menswear, now mostly seen in riding and formal military dress.

breeches in Dutch

kniebroek
noun
(historical) A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes.

What does "breeches" mean?

  1. noun Trousers that end at or just below the knee, historically menswear, now mostly seen in riding and formal military dress.
    "The jockey wore tall boots and cream breeches."
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breeches in a sentence

  • The jockey wore tall boots and cream breeches.
  • Old portraits often show gentlemen in knee-length breeches.

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What is "breeches" in Dutch?

"breeches" in Dutch is kniebroek. breeches means: Trousers that end at or just below the knee, historically menswear, now mostly seen in riding and formal military dress.

How do you use "breeches" in a sentence?

Example: "The jockey wore tall boots and cream breeches." In Dutch, "breeches" is kniebroek.

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