braccae
plural noun
brac·cae
\ˈbräˌkī, ˈbraˌkē, -akˌsē\
variants: less commonly
bracae
\ˈbräˌkī, ˈbrāˌsē\Definition of braccae
: shapeless trousers of wool or skin tied at the waist and ankles by cords worn chiefly by the ancient Gauls
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Origin and Etymology of braccae
Latin bracae, plural of braca, from Gaulish brāca, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German bruoh pair of breeches — more at breeches
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