User Contributed Dictionary
Pronunciation
- Rhymes with: -iːkz
Extensive Definition
Breeks are the Scots term
for trousers. It can be inferred that this relates to the Latin references to
the braccae that were
worn by the ancient Celts.
The term breeks is often used to refer to a
trouser similar to plus fours,
especially when worn in Scotland and
engaging in field sports
such as deer
stalking, and the activities of taking pheasant, duck, partridge and other game
birds. Whilst breeks are a neater, trimmer fit, plus twos are
slightly wider with an extra 2 inches of material to fold over the
knee, and plus fours a further 4 inches of material(and a wider,
baggier fit).