"shortclothes" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From short + clothes. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|short|clothes}} short + clothes Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} shortclothes pl (plural only)
  1. (dated or historical) A covering for the legs of men or boys, consisting of trousers which reach to the knees, similar to modern-day shorts. Tags: dated, historical, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Clothing
    Sense id: en-shortclothes-en-noun-Ixi3ILrS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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