tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524018.post8799704315893896731..comments2024-01-22T19:10:23.007-05:00Comments on A Commonplace Book: When May Medieval Gentlemen Display Their Breeches?Will McLeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685409952186547597noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524018.post-57632212592108843702014-08-26T11:47:27.305-05:002014-08-26T11:47:27.305-05:00In 14th century English, breeches and braies are s...In 14th century English, breeches and braies are synonyms for underpants. breeches from Old English, brakes from French.Will McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685409952186547597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29524018.post-290893047974567182014-08-25T22:53:38.763-05:002014-08-25T22:53:38.763-05:00When I hear "breeches" I think of someth...When I hear "breeches" I think of something similar to 16th century Venetians or slops. In this instance, should I be interpreting it as braies? Grazia Morganohttp://graziamorgano.comnoreply@blogger.com