ɪˈgæs noun ( used with a plural verb )
1.
loose hose or breeches worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
2.
loose breeches in general.
3.
leggings or gaiters, usually of leather.
Also, gallygaskins.
Origin:
1570–80; earlier gallogascaine(s), galigascon(s), of obscure origin; final element is perhaps Gascon (later assimilated to -kin)
1570–80; earlier gallogascaine(s), galigascon(s), of obscure origin; final element is perhaps Gascon (later assimilated to -kin)
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galligaskins or gallygaskins (ˌɡælɪˈɡæskɪnz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —pl n | |
| 1. | loose wide breeches or hose, esp as worn by men in the 17th century |
| 2. | leather leggings, as worn in the 19th century |
| [C16: from obsolete French garguesques, from Italian grechesco Greek, from Latin Graecus] | |
| gallygaskins or gallygaskins | |
| —pl n | |
| [C16: from obsolete French garguesques, from Italian grechesco Greek, from Latin Graecus] | |
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