A simple garment consisting of a piece of fabric worn around the waist and between the legs, traditionally worn by some Indigenous peoples.
From breech (clothing worn on lower body) from Old English brec, plus cloth. This word describes traditional garments of various cultures.
Breechcloths were remarkably practical—they provided maximum freedom of movement for hunting and running, and because they used minimal fabric, they were ideal for warm climates and societies with different priorities than Europeans had about clothing.
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