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