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breeks

 (brēks)
pl.n. Scots
Breeches.
[Middle English, pl. of brek, from Old English brēc; see breech.]
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breeks

(briːks)
pl n
(Clothing & Fashion) Scot trousers
[Scot variant of breeches]
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breeks

[briːks] NPL (Scot) → pantalones mpl
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