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bloomers

bloom·ers [ blmərz ]


plural noun 
Definition:
 
1. baggy underwear: baggy underwear for women or girls, especially garments that reach down to just above the knee

2. women's loose sports pants: loose pants gathered at the knee, worn by women for cycling or swimming in the late 19th century

3. long loose women's pants: long loose pants gathered at the ankle and formerly worn by women and girls under a shorter skirt

[Mid-19th century. After Amelia Bloomer]
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