ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Britches

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɹɪt͡ʃɪz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Britches is a noun meaning (cooking) The roe of cod.

Meaning

(cooking) The roe of cod.

More Meanings

  1. (chiefly Appalachia, Southern US) Alternative form of breeches (pants, trousers).

Example Sentences

And Tom Bowles told him, says, "Go up to the store and get you a free pair of britches [on me]." Says, "Them damned old britches you wearing ain't fittin' to wear to town."

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Related dictionary entries include breeches, trousers, pants, shorts, knickers, undies.

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