Breechesless

/ˈbreɪtʃɪzlɪs/ adjective

Definition

Without breeches; not wearing knee-length pants.

Etymology

From 'breeches' (pants) plus the suffix '-less' (without), from Old English origins. The suffix '-less' comes from Germanic roots meaning 'free from' or 'lacking.'

Kelly Says

The '-less' suffix is incredibly productive in English—you can slap it on almost any noun and instantly create an adjective, which is why people invented silly words like 'breechesless' to describe pantsless situations.

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