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Noun: trousers  traw-zu(r)z
  1. (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
    "he had a sharp crease in his trousers";
    - pair of trousers, pants [N. Amer], daks [Austral, NZ], dacks [Austral, NZ]
Noun: trouser  traw-zu(r)
  1. A garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers
    "in his trouser's pocket"; "he ripped his left trouser on the fence"
Verb: trouser  traw-zu(r)
Usage: Brit, informal
  1. Personally receive money from a business or dealing
    "he trousered £8 million in share sales"
     
  2. Steal something (esp. money) for personal use
    "they trousered large quantities of cash while holding public office"

Type of: garment

Encyclopedia: Trousers

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