1. loose, wide breeches or trousers, especially those worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Usage: archaic; historical; usually plural

Examples

• The nobleman wore galligaskins that extended to just below the knee.
• In Renaissance portraits, wealthy men are often depicted in elaborate galligaskins.
• The tailor specialized in making galligaskins for the royal court.
• Galligaskins were a fashionable garment among European aristocrats during the 1600s.
• The actor donned period galligaskins for his role in the historical drama.