breechcloth
/ˈbritʃklɔθ/
noun
- A piece of cloth worn between the legs and fastened around the waist, used as a simple garment by some Indigenous peoples and in historical contexts.
- The reenactor wore a breechcloth as part of his historical costume.
- The museum displayed a traditional breechcloth made from animal hide.
- In many cultures, a breechcloth was the only clothing worn in warm weather.
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