plus fours
noun/ˌplʌs ˈfɔːz/
/ˌplʌs ˈfɔːrz/
[plural] (British English)- wide loose trousers that end just below the knees, where they fit closely, and that used to be worn, for example, by men playing golf
- a pair of plus fours
Word Origin1920s: so named because the overhang at the knee required an extra four inches of material.Definitions on the go
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