Trousers.
Breek
BREEK
briหk
Noun
Etymology & History
From Dutch "broek" meaning trousers. Entered Scots through trade contacts with the Low Countries. Standard in Scots language since the 16th century, often pluralized as "breeks."
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
๐
Era
1500s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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