Knicker
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Knicker ( noun )
- A type of underpants or shorts worn by men and boys, which covers the area from the waist to just above the knee.
- A women's undergarment that covers the lower part of the body and extends down to the upper thigh.
Origin:
From middle english knikkere, from old english cnicer, cnicer, cneccer, from old french nicher, from nichon (nipple, bud).
Examples:
- He wore a pair of black knickers with his kilt.
- The boy was wearing knickers and a t-shirt.
- The knickers were made of silk and lace.
- She wore a pair of white knickers under her dress.
- The knickers were too tight and uncomfortable.
(As a verb)
Knicker ( verb )
- A type of underpants or shorts worn by men and boys, which covers the area from the waist to just above the knee.
- A women's undergarment that covers the lower part of the body and extends down to the upper thigh.
Origin:
From middle english knikkere, from old english cnicer, cnicer, cneccer, from old french nicher, from nichon (nipple, bud).
Examples:
- He wore a pair of black knickers with his kilt.
- The boy was wearing knickers and a t-shirt.
- The knickers were made of silk and lace.
- She wore a pair of white knickers under her dress.
- The knickers were too tight and uncomfortable.