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smallclothes

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Knee-length breeches, worn especially in the 18th century.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

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noun

Meaning 2

Underwear and other small items of clothing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, archaic, plural, plural-only

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History

Etymology

From small + clothes.