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breeched

The correct spelling is breeched.

How to pronounce breeched

verb

IPA: /bɹiːtʃt/

Say it like: Bree-che-d

The correct spelling is breeched. To dress in breeches. (especially) To dress a boy in breeches or trousers for the first time. For example: "to breech a gun"

Usage Examples

to breech a gun

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To dress in breeches. (especially) To dress a boy in breeches or trousers for the first time.
  2. 2.To beat or spank on the buttocks.
  3. 3.To fit or furnish with a breech.
  4. 4.To fasten with breeching.
  5. 5.To cover as if with breeches.

adjective

  1. 1.Dressed in breeches.

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