How did Americans come to use the word 'pants' to describe what the British call trousers?
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"Pants" is just a shortened version of "Pantaloons". Pantaloons: 1. a. Men's wide breeches extending from waist to ankle, worn especially in England in the late 17th century. Often used in the plural. b. Tight trousers extending from waist to ankle with straps passing under the instep, worn especially in the 19th century. Often used in the plural. 2. Trousers; pants. Often used in the plural.
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in my PANTALOONS!!!
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