British term for baggy knee-length trousers.
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Etymology & History
British baggy knickerbockers. British golf fashion from 1920s. Four inches longer than ordinary knickers. British upper-class sporting wear. Reflects British golf culture clothing.
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Region
General British
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Era
Interwar Period
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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