Breek

Breek

BREEK briːk
Noun

Trousers.

Example Sentences

"Pull up yer breeks!"
"Got new breeks for the wedding."

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
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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