A bloomer-like undergarment, gathered at the knee. The term bloomers was most often used with reference to women's underclothes. Knickers was used with reference to women's and men's underclothes.
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A bloomer-like undergarment, gathered at the knee. The term bloomers was most often used with reference to women's underclothes. Knickers was used with reference to women's and men's underclothes.
Additional definition by TGA Staff
Knickers
Knickers is a word used to refer to two very different items of clothing.
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