pantaloon
noun
pan·ta·loon
ˌpan-tə-ˈlün
1
a
or pantalone
capitalized
: a character in the commedia dell'arte that is usually a skinny old dotard who wears spectacles, slippers, and a tight-fitting combination of trousers and stockings
b
: a buffoon in pantomimes
2
pantaloons plural
a
: wide breeches worn especially in England during the reign of Charles II
b
: close-fitting trousers usually having straps passing under the instep and worn especially in the 19th century
3
: loose-fitting usually shorter than ankle-length trousers
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“Pantaloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pantaloon. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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