trews

[trooz]

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. close-fitting tartan trousers, worn especially by certain Scottish regiments.

trews

/ truːz /

plural noun

1. close-fitting trousers, esp of tartan cloth and worn by certain Scottish soldiers

Word History and Origins

Origin of trews¹

1560–70; < Irish and Scots Gaelic triubhas < Old French trebus breeches

Word History and Origins

Origin of trews¹

C16: from Scottish Gaelic triubhas , from Old French trebus ; see _trousers

Example Sentences

"Back in 1998, we had this outfit with tartan trews, a pinky lilac shirt, and these tartan waistcoats, which we were so proud of," Kennedy remembers.

From BBC

They were joined by Sir Walter Scott dressed in trews as a sore rash prevented him from wearing a kilt.

From BBC

The man was dressed all in green: dusty green trews, green jacket, and a dark green coat.

From Literature

“I said the war will happen for dozens of reasons, not for one. Another of the reasons for this particular war is because Queen Morgause wears the trousers. Perhaps I ought to say the trews.”

From Literature

And do you spurn your trousers, a multiplication of the already bifurcated trouse and trews?

From The Guardian