Associations to the word «Pantaloon»

Wiktionary

PANTALOON, noun. An aging buffoon.
PANTALOON, noun. Trousers reminiscent of the tight-fitting leggings traditionally worn by a pantaloon.
PANTALOON, noun. A kind of fabric.

Dictionary definition

PANTALOON, noun. A buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes.
PANTALOON, noun. A character in the commedia dell'arte; portrayed as a foolish old man.
PANTALOON, noun. Trousers worn in former times.

Wise words

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