breeches

Pronunciation

• (plural of breech):

  IPA ^(key): /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

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• (pants):

  IPA ^(key): /ˈbrɪtʃɪz/ (traditional)

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  IPA ^(key): /ˈbriːtʃɪz/ (more recent spelling pronunciation)

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Noun

Singular none

Plural breeches

Singular breech

Plural breeches

1. The plural form of breech; more than one (kind of) breech.

A suit with breeches.

1. (plural only) Breeches are pants that fasten below the knees.