britches

Noun

Trousers, especially those ending above the ankle.
Trousers, especially breeches, often worn in a traditional or informal context.
informal term for breeches
Alternative form of breeches (pants, trousers).
The roe of cod.

Examples

He pulled up his britches and prepared for a tough Words With Friends match.
He searched for a spot for BRITCHES, a long, high-scoring word that fit perfectly.

Origin / Etymology

An alteration of breeches (“trousers, pantaloons”) in use since at least the 18th century in Britain and British colonies.

Synonyms

knee britches

Scrabble Score: 15

britches: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
britches: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
britches: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

britches: valid Words With Friends Word