Where does “knicks” come from?
knicks (English) comes from English knickers, from English knickerbockers — Men's or boys' baggy knee breeches, of a type...
knicks (English): Knickers; Lycra pants used by cyclists
Definitions
- Knickers; Lycra pants used by cyclists
Ancestry of “knicks”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | knickers | Knickerbockers; Women's underpants; A mild... |
| 2 | English | knickerbockers | Men's or boys' baggy knee breeches, of a type... |