noun
- plural of breechcloth; garments worn around the hips and between the legs, traditionally used by various Native American peoples and other cultures
Usage: historical; anthropological
Examples
- The museum displayed traditional breechcloths worn by Plains Indians.
- Archaeological evidence shows that breechcloths were common among many indigenous groups.
- The warriors wore decorated breechcloths made from soft leather.
- Breechcloths provided practical clothing for warm climates.
- The exhibit featured breechcloths from different tribal traditions.
- Historians study the materials and designs used in ancient breechcloths.