breeches

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Pronunciation[change]

  • (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[change]

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.