britches

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/ˈbɹɪt͡ʃɪz/

Definition of britches

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noun

(Appalachia, Southern-US, alt-of, alternative, plural, plural-only)Alternative form of breeches (pants, trousers).

“And Tom Bowles told him, says, "Go up to the store and get you a free pair of britches [on me]." Says, "Them damned old britches you wearing ain't fittin' to wear to town."”

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noun

(Appalachia, Southern-US, alt-of, alternative, plural, plural-only)Alternative form of breeches (pants, trousers).

“And Tom Bowles told him, says, "Go up to the store and get you a free pair of britches [on me]." Says, "Them damned old britches you wearing ain't fittin' to wear to town."”
(plural, plural-only)The roe of cod.

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An alteration of breeches (“trousers, pantaloons”) in use since at least the 18th century in Britain and British colonies.

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