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britches

noun plural britch·es \ˈbri-chəz\

Definition of BRITCHES

:  breeches, trousers
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Origin of BRITCHES

alteration of breeches
First Known Use: 1571

Rhymes with BRITCHES

riches
BRITCHES Defined for Kids

britches

noun plural britch·es \ˈbri-chəz\

Definition of BRITCHES for Kids

1
:  breeches 1
2
:  pants

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. britches
  2. britch
  3. sissy-pants
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