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What is the noun for knickerbockers?

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knickerbocker
  1. (archaic, used attributively as a modifier) Of or relating to knickerbockers.
  2. A linsey-woolsey fabric with a rough knotted surface on the right side, formerly used for women's dresses.
  3. Examples:
    1. “There is a savoury menu too, but you might prefer to tuck straight into a magnificent knickerbocker glory.”
      “Tradition is the order for dessert: knickerbocker glory, crème brulée or summer pudding.”
      “Tastes may have evolved, but few Britons are spending large sums on their knickerbocker glories.”
knickers
knicker
  1. (used attributively as a modifier) Of or relating to knickers.
  2. knickerbockers
  3. Examples:
    1. “It is almost invisible under tight-fitting clothes and the bottom of this knicker has a lovely fine little pattern in it.”
      “You might fancy her in red lace, but is it really what she wants? Take a look in her knicker drawer when the moment is right and see what she buys for herself.”
      “Including the never-seen-before butterfly knicker plus four special knickers to make this Christmas a memorable one.”
knickerbockers
  1. Men's or boys' baggy knee breeches, of a type particularly popular in the early 20th century.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “He was dressed in a fancy pale blue over jacket with matching knickerbockers, and white hose.”
      “The Little Lord Fauntleroy consisted of a velvet jacket and matching knickerbockers with contrasting trim and a Vandyke collar and cuffs.”
      “About 30 followers, many in red waistcoats and green knickerbockers, gathered yesterday to mark the last official hare hunt.”
knicker
  1. (dated, dialect, Britain, US) A small ball of clay, baked hard and oiled, used as a marble in games.
  2. Examples:
    1. “It is almost invisible under tight-fitting clothes and the bottom of this knicker has a lovely fine little pattern in it.”
      “You might fancy her in red lace, but is it really what she wants? Take a look in her knicker drawer when the moment is right and see what she buys for herself.”
      “Including the never-seen-before butterfly knicker plus four special knickers to make this Christmas a memorable one.”
knickerlessness
  1. The fact of being without knickers.
knickies
  1. (Britain, colloquial) Knickers.
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