Plus fours

Plus fours

/ˌplʌs ˈfɔːz/
Noun General British

British term for baggy knee-length trousers.

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.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Interwar Period
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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