In various uses of the plural. Trousers reaching only to the knees or higher (originally knee-breeches). In the U.S. also spec. underpants. rowing s…
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| 释义 | the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for legs > clothing for legs and lower body > [noun] > trousers > types of > short trousers or shorts (22) short1826 In various uses of the plural. Trousers reaching only to the knees or higher (originally knee-breeches). In the U.S. also spec. underpants. rowing s… half pants1838 Short trousers; shorts. trouserettes1875 Any trousers which are not full-length, such as knickerbockers, breeches, short trousers, shorts, etc. Later also: trousers for small children… chuddies1885 Short trousers, shorts. Now usually: underwear; underpants. shorty1942 A short article of clothing; plural spec. shorts. short shorts1946 very short drawers or trousers; briefs. stubby1977 Usually plural. Shorts (see short, n. 7d). Subcategories:— pair of (1) — types of (14) |
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