breeches

Breeches ( or ) are an article of  clothing covering the body from the waist down, with separate coverings for each leg, usually stopping just below the knee, though in some cases reaching to the ankles. The breeches were normally closed and fastened about the leg, along its open seams at varied lengths, and to the knee, by either buttons or by a draw-string, or by one or more straps and buckle or brooches. Formerly a standard item of Western men's clothing, they had fallen out of use by the mid 20th century in favor of trousers. Modern athletic garments used for English riding and fencing, although called breeches or britches, differ from breeches in ways discussed in this article.

Breeches ist die Bezeichnung für eine Art von Hose, deren Form sich im Verlauf der Zeit von der Kniebundhose zur Reithose wandelte. Während sie am Oberschenkel weit gearbeitet ist, liegt sie unterhalb des Knies dicht an.

Les hauts-de-chausses sont un vêtement qui couvre le corps de la ceinture au genou. Ils sont apparus aux alentours du , sous l'impulsion d'un prince roumain désireux d'être à l'aise dans son armure.