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breeches definition

breeches (bric̸h′iz)

plural noun

  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

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