"breechcloth" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: breechcloths [plural]
Etymology: From breech + cloth. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|breech|cloth}} breech + cloth Head templates: {{en-noun}} breechcloth (plural breechcloths)
  1. An apron-like garment held on by a belt tied around the waist to cover the loins; a loincloth. Categories (topical): Underwear Synonyms: breechclout, breech-cloth Translations (garment): lannevaate (Finnish), tłʼeestsooz (Navajo)

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