GALLIGASKINS


Meaning of GALLIGASKINS in English

ˌgalə̇ˈgaskə̇nz, -lēˈg- noun plural

Etymology: probably modification of Middle French garguesques, greguesques, from Old Spanish gregüescos, from griego Greek, from Latin Graecus — more at greek

1.

a. : loose wide hose or breeches worn in the 16th and 17th centuries

b. : very loose trousers

2. chiefly Scotland : leggings

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