sherryvallies

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English

Etymology

From Polish szarawary (cognate with Russian шаровары ‘wide trousers’), ultimately from Persian شلوار (šalvâr). Doublet of shalwars.

Pronunciation

Noun

sherryvallies pl (plural only)

  1. (historical) Thick loose riding-trousers, fastened on the outside of each leg.
    • 1860, John Russell Bartlett, Dictionary of Americanisms, Brown Little, published 1860, page 399:
      Many years ago, when the facilities for travelling were not as great as now, and when journeys were made on horseback, sherryvallies were indispensable to the traveller.