Difference between Breeches and Britches

What is the difference between Breeches and Britches?

Breeches as a noun is (now only in the plural) a garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks. while Britches as a noun is in use since at least the 18th century in britain and british colonies.

Breeches

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (now only in the plural) A garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks. A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes. Trousers; pantaloons; britches.

Britches

Part of speech: noun

Definition: In use since at least the 18th century in Britain and British colonies.Pants, trousers.

We hope you now know whether to use Breeches or Britches in your sentence.

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