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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun plural Calf-length slacks worn by women and girls.

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  • noun UK Plural form of pedal pusher.
  • noun US women's slacks that end at the calves (originally worn by cyclists)

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[From their originally being worn by bicyclists.]

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