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chaps
plural noun
ˈshaps ˈchaps

Definition

  • leather leggings joined by a belt or lacing, often having flared outer flaps, and worn over the trousers (as by western ranch hands)
Illustration
chaps
First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
modification of Mexican Spanish chaparreras
chaps
noun

Synonyms

plural of chap
chaps
plural noun
ˈshaps ˈchaps

Definition

  • leather leggings joined by a belt or lacing, often having flared outer flaps, and worn over the trousers (as by western ranch hands)
Illustration
chaps
First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
modification of Mexican Spanish chaparreras
chaps
noun

Synonyms

plural of chap
char​ger
noun (1)