plural noun
- loosefitting outer garments; specif.,
- a smock, coveralls, or the like
- Archaic baggy trousers or breeches
- clothing, bedding, etc. issued or sold to sailors
- cheap, ready-made clothing
Origin:
ME sloppes, pl. of slop, sloppe < OE -slop (as in oferslop, loose outer garment); akin to sliefe, sleeve