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Why Do British Say Knickers?

“Knickers” derives from “knickerbockers,” or “loose-fitting short pants gathered at the knee.” Because the city’s early Dutch settlers wore those pants, “New Yorkers” became known as “Knickerbockers.” Why do British people say knickers? What does knickers mean? Knickers most commonly refers to women’s underwear. Knickers is primarily used in the U.K., where it may sound …

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Do British Say Trousers?

This is a rather old-fashioned term for what Americans call “pants” and Brits call “trousers,” which is my subject today. What do Brits call trousers? British English American English Trousers Pants Pants / Underwear / Knickers Underwear / panties briefs/underpants shorts/jockey shorts Jumper / Pullover / Sweater / Jersey Sweater Do British people say trousers …

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