ˈtrauzəz n.pl. 1 an
outer garment reaching
from the waist usu. to the ankles, divided
into two parts to
cover the legs. 2 (trouser) (attrib.) designating parts of
this (trouser leg). øtrouser-clip = bicycle-clip. trouser
suit a woman's suit of trousers
and jacket. wear the trousers be the
dominant partner in a
marriage. øøtrousered adj. trouserless adj. [archaic trouse (sing.) f.
Ir. &
Gael. triubhas
TREWS: pl.
form after drawers]