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| bloom·ers [ blmərz ] |
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1. baggy underwear: baggy underwear for women or girls, especially garments that reach down to just above the knee
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2. women's loose sports pants: loose pants gathered at the knee, worn by women for cycling or swimming in the late 19th century
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3. long loose women's pants: long loose pants gathered at the ankle and formerly worn by women and girls under a shorter skirt
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| [Mid-19th century. After Amelia Bloomer] |
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