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noun
An undergarment worn over a diaper or nappy (or underwear) in order to prevent leakage through the fabric.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From plastic + pants. Late 1940s, when polyvinyl chloride (a plastic) replaced latex as the principal material of the garment due to its lower cost. Compare earlier rubber pants.
