"knickerbocker" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: See knickerbockers. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} knickerbocker (uncountable)
  1. (archaic, used attributively as a modifier) Of or relating to knickerbockers. Tags: archaic, attributive, uncountable
    Sense id: en-knickerbocker-en-noun-cV4A0awx
  2. A linsey-woolsey fabric with a rough knotted surface on the right side, formerly used for women's dresses. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-knickerbocker-en-noun-5Lvw2p1~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 3 97 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 8 92 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 6 94
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Derived forms: knickerbocker glory
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