knickerbockers

/ˈnɪkərˌbɑkərz/
noun
  1. Loose-fitting short pants that are gathered at the knee, worn especially in the past for sports or outdoor activities.
    • He found a pair of tweed knickerbockers at the vintage clothing store.
    • Golfers in the early 1900s often wore knickerbockers on the course.
    • The old photos showed the team wearing knickerbockers and long socks.
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