Breek

Breek

BREEK briหk
Noun

Trousers.

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
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Era
1500s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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