n. pl. 1. The name for a style of loose-fitting short trousers, gathered in and ending at the knees; smallclothes; called also knickerbockers. Syn. -- breeches, knee breeches, knee pants, knickerbockers. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]
2. Underpants, especially of women; panties. [ British ] Syn. -- bloomers, pants, drawers. [ PJC + WordNet 1.5 ]