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britches

britc·hes

UK/ˈbɹɪt͡ʃɪz/ US/ˈbrɪtʃʌz/ uncommon

noun

1.

Origin

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

Phrases

  • breath and britches
  • frog's britches
  • get glad in the same britches one got mad in
  • too big for one's britches

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