braccae

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin bracae, plural of braca, from Gaulish brāca, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German bruoh (“pair of breeches”).

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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