chaps
(noun)
/ʧæps/
Definitions
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Leather leggings worn over trousers, typically by cowboys, as protection against thorns and rough terrain.
Armored guardians for the legs, these rugged shields of leather embrace cowboy souls, whispering tales of defiance against the thorny caress of wilderness.Example: The cowboy wore chaps to protect his legs while riding through the brush.
Origin
mid 19th century: from Spanish 'chaparreras', from 'chaparro' meaning 'evergreen oak'.
Synonyms
leggings, overtrousers