Trousers ending above the knee; SYN. knee breeches, knee pants, knickerbockers, knickers.
Form of trousers that extend only as far as the knee. Prior to the introduction of trousers in the late 19th century, men wore breeches with stockings as part of their everyday dress. Since the 19th century breeches have been worn mainly for riding or other sports, such as golf, field sports, and walking. + prikaži više