PANTALOONERY

Etymology

Noun

pantaloonery (usually uncountable, plural pantalooneries)

(dated) The character or performances of a pantaloon; buffoonery.

(dated) Materials used to make pantaloons.

Source: Wiktionary


Pan`ta*loon"er*y, n.

1. The character or performances of a pantaloon; buffoonery. [R.] Lamb.

2. Materials for pantaloons.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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