"French fly" meaning in All languages combined

See French fly on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: French flies [plural]
Etymology: Originated in France as an early style of breeches. Head templates: {{en-noun}} French fly (plural French flies)
  1. (tailoring) An internal button tab or waist stay extension attached to the waistband that fastens independently behind the main zipper or button closure.
    Sense id: en-French_fly-en-noun-uXU8turc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Clothing
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        "(tailoring) An internal button tab or waist stay extension attached to the waistband that fastens independently behind the main zipper or button closure."
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