plus fours

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Scope note
A type of full, baggy knickerbocker, typically worn for field sports, especially golf. The name connotes the length of the pants leg that extends 4 inches below the knee. These were popularized in the 1920s and remained in fashion until the late 1930s.
plus fours
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024