A bifurcated garment for a man, covering the body from the waist downwards, and consisting of breeches and stockings in one.

In recent times, a loose-fitting variety of Trousers, often of less than ankle length.

The name for the pants that were worn, beginning in the early 1800â€(tm)s in competition first with breeches and then with tights.

A ridiculous character, or an old dotard, in the Italian comedy; also, a buffoon in pantomimes.

a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes

a character in the commedia dell'arte; portrayed as a foolish old man