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

  • noun plural Loose knickers bagging below the knees, worn formerly for sports.

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  • noun Trousers that extend four inches below the knee, traditionally associated with sports, especially golf.

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  • noun men's baggy knickers hanging below the knees; formerly worn for sports (especially golf)

Etymologies

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

[From the fact that they were four inches longer than ordinary knickers.]

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