trousers.
Definition of ‘breeks’ 1. a garment shaped to cover the body from the waist to the ankles or knees with separate tube-shaped sections for each leg. 2. See wear the trousers. Collins English Dictionary.
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What does Breek?
Breeks is the Scots term for trousers or breeches.
Is Breek a word?
noun An obsolete or dialectal variant of break or breach.
How do you spell breeks?
noun (used with a plural verb)Scot. and North England. breeches; trousers.
Where does the word breeks come from?
Etymology. From Middle English breke, Northern variant of brechis (“trousers”), from Old English brēċ (“breeches”), plural of brōc (“covering for the leg; trouser”).
Is Breek a valid Scrabble word?
No, breek is not in the scrabble dictionary.
What is a Breuk in English?
noun. breach [noun] a breaking (of a promise etc) breakage [noun] the act of breaking, or its result(s). fracture [noun] a break of anything hard, especially a bone.
What shoes do you wear with breeks?
Your best options are leather boots or brogues. Remember that they must be comfortable so never wear a brand new pair of shoes as you will be standing for the majority of the day. It is essential that they are sturdy enough but you must be able to move your feet well in them or you will not last the day!
What is the difference between breeks and plus 4s?
What are breeks and what are plus-fours? The word breeks is Scottish for breeches. How do breeks differ from plus-fours? Well, as the name suggests, plus-fours have a further four inches of material for the knee fold and a wider, baggier fit.
What are plus fours trousers?
Plus fours are breeches or trousers that extend four inches (10 cm) below the knee (and thus four inches longer than traditional knickerbockers, hence the name).
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Why do people wear breeks?
Breeks have their origins in the close fitting riding britches that were so fashionable in the Georgian period. These, as with shooting breeks, were made for eminently practical purpose: to be worn with riding boots. As they were to be worn for riding, they were faily tight-fitting.
How long should breeks be?
Over not under. Sam Adams, shoot account manager at the British Game Alliance recommends: “A shooting sock should always be worn over the breeks, even if the breeks have a buckle in place. The sock should be brought up to knee height where a garter should be tied neatly and the sock folded back down on itself.
What do ladies wear to a shoot?
Wear a long or short sleeve casual shirt or T-shirt in breathable lightweight fabrics. Cotton tattersall check shirts are soft and comfortable for shooting. Alternatively, a classic polo shirt is a great option for men and women.
How do you wear plus 2s?
First of all the length of the leg should finish exactly four inches below the bottom of the knee – when the garment is fastened correctly (just below the knee) a correct plus two should give a two inch fold (two inch down and two inch up).
What is the point of plus fours?
Some bright spark had the idea of making these pants a little longer – adding 4 inches to their length, hence the name. Instead of fastening around the knee, the plus four fastened just below. This extra length gave the wearers much more freedom of movement.
What are shooting breeks?
Shooting breeks for men, women and children in a range of tweed, moleskin or technical materials to complement any shooting outfit and provide maximum comfort.
What is the difference between plus 2 and plus 4?
What is the difference between Plus Twos and Plus Fours? The number indicates the inches below the knee the breeks sit – so Plus Twos are two inches below the knee and Plus Fours four inches.
What does plus fours mean in British?
plus fours in British English
plural noun. men’s baggy knickerbockers reaching below the knee, now only worn for hunting, golf, etc. Word origin. C20: so called because the trousers are made with four inches of material to hang over at the knee.