braccae Meaning & Definition
What Does Braccae Mean?
Braccae is used as a noun meaning Shapeless trousers of wool or skin tied at the waist and ankles by cords, worn chiefly by the ancient Gauls.
Braccae Definition (Noun)
- Shapeless trousers of wool or skin tied at the waist and ankles by cords, worn chiefly by the ancient Gauls.
Synonyms of Braccae
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Braccae synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
braccae pl (plural only)
Origin of Braccae
Borrowed from Latin bracae, plural of braca, from Gaulish *brāca, of Celtic origin, cognate with Proto-Germanic *brōks; akin to Old High German bruoh (“a pair of breeches”) and to Dutch broek (“a pair of trousers”).