smallclothes Definition
- 1undergarments worn by men and boys covering the hips and thighs; breeches
- 2women's undergarments covering the hips and thighs; drawers
Using smallclothes: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "smallclothes" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In the 18th century, smallclothes were an essential part of a gentleman's attire.
Example
She wore a pair of silk smallclothes under her dress.
Origins of smallclothes
from small and clothes, meaning 'little clothes'
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Summary: smallclothes in Brief
'Smallclothes' [smawl-klohz, smol-] refers to undergarments worn by men and boys covering the hips and thighs, or women's undergarments covering the same area. It was an essential part of a gentleman's attire in the 18th century, and can still be found in use today.
