Synonyms for lederhosen


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ley-der-hoh-zuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈleɪ dərˌhoʊ zən


Définition of lederhosen

Origin :
  • leather shorts worn in Alpine regions, 1937, German, literally "leather trousers" (see leather and hose). Old English had cognate leðerhose. German hosen displaced Old High German bruch, from the basic Germanic word for "trousers" (see breeches).
  • As in hot pants : noun very short shorts
Example sentences :
  • The Germans push native Lederhosen and Dirndls over blue jeans.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

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