braccae

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin bracae, plural of braca, from Gaulish *brāca, of Celtic origin, cognate with Proto-Germanic *brōks; akin to Old High German bruoh (pair of breeches) and to Dutch broek (pair of trousers).

Noun

braccae pl (plural only)

  1. (historical) Shapeless trousers of wool or skin tied at the waist and ankles by cords, worn chiefly by the ancient Gauls.

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