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breeches Definition

breeches (bric̸h′iz)

  1. trousers reaching to or just below the knees and often tapered to fit closely
  2. Informal any trousers

Etymology: see breech

breeches Idioms

too big for one's breeches

Informal too forward, presumptuous, etc. for one's position or status

breeches Synonyms

breeches

pl.n.

trousers, slacks, knickers; see pants 1.

breeches Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • part: I excelled in breeches parts, operatic singing and dramatic dancing.
breeches Quotes

He is like a book in breeches.

—Smith, Rev Sydney

I'll make my old clothes know who's master. I shall straightaway cashier the hunting-frock, and render my leather breeches incapable. My hair has been in training some time.

—Sheridan, Richard Brinsley

Browse dictionary entries near breeches

  1. ‹ breechcloth
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  3. ‹ breech-loading
  4. ‹ breech delivery
  5. ‹ breech
  6. ‹ bree
  7. ‹ brede
  8. ‹ Breda
  9. ‹ bred
  10. ‹ Breconshire
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