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Trunk Hose (Noun)

Meaning

Puffed breeches of the 16th and 17th centuries usually worn over hose.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The fashion-conscious men of the Renaissance often wore elaborate trunk hose, made from expensive silk or satin, to make a bold statement.
  • Trunk hose were typically worn with ornate doublet and cape to demonstrate wealth and status.
  • Fashion historians often marvel at the sheer volume of fabric used to create the excessively large trunk hose that characterized men's fashion during the 16th century.
  • To balance the effect of his trunk hose, a fashionable young man might wear a tight-fitting jacket or doublet around town.
  • Unfortunately, men who wore trunk hose usually found that they could not ride horseback comfortably, due to the bulkiness of these puffed breeches.

Hypernyms

  • Knickerbockers
  • Knickers
  • Knee Pants
  • Knee Breeches
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