10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHAPARAJOS»
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chaparajos in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
chaparajos and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
While we furnish chaparajos of leather, we have a material much better suited to
the purpose. This material, Pantasote duck, is absolutely waterproof and pliable
under all conditions and is lighter than leather. As it has no oil in it and is proof ...
Abercrombie & Fitch, 1907
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Riders of Many Lands: By Theodore Ayrault Dodge
The most striking part of the cowbo}r's rig are the chaparajos, or huge leather
overalls, he is apt to wear. These originated in the mesquite or chaparral country,
where the cattle business had its origin, and where jeans or a pair of the best
cords ...
Theodore Ayrault Dodge, 1893
With his gay sombrero, His rude chaparajos, And clinking spurs, He rests awhile,
With a tear and a smile, Then he laughs, ha, ha! — who cares, who cares! 'T is
over late at the ranchman's gate — He and his fellows, perhaps a score, Halt in a
...
Martha Adelaide Holton, Charles Madison Curry, 1914
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A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern
chaparajos of all exquisite dress laces. See LAcEs. chaparajos (Sp. chah pa rah
hoce) or chaparejos (Sp. chah pa my hoce). Strong, leather breeches or overalls,
usually open at back. Worn by cowboys as protection against brush and thorns.
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Americanisms--old & New
Chaparajos or chaparro. — Trousers made of stout leather, and stitched with
leather cording. Worn by cowboys, and other plainsmen. The term is often
curtailed to CHAPS. On a board placed on two chairs, lay all that was mortal of
Brooklyn ...
John Stephen Farmer, 1889
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The Complete Costume Dictionary
Folded over coat or robe. chaparajos: Worn by cowboys to protect their legs from
brush and thorns, strong leather breeches that covered only front of legs. chape:
1. Byzantine and Romanesque (400–1200 C.E.). Cape, sometimes slit at sides, ...
Elizabeth J. Lewandowski, 2011
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Grammatical Number in English Nouns: An Empirical and ...
... side cami-knickers (W76) undergarment combining camisole and knickers
cami-knicks (OEDS) cami-knickers chaparajos (W76) over-trousers chaps (W76)
chaparajos choori-doors (FDF) pants with full-cut top clamdiggers (FDF) snug-
fitting ...
8
Folk and Festival Costume: A Historical Survey with Over 600 ...
A western “dude rancher” in batwing cowhide chaparajos, commonly called
chaps, over blue or brown pants of heavy cotton. The chaps are fastened in back
by leather thongs pulled through conchas of nickel or silver which provide
decoration ...
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The Canadian Patent Office Record and Register of Copyrights
A protective device for gardeners and the like, comprising: a chaparajos-like
garment formed of flexible, washable ... said garment being divided at the back
so as to be donned in the manner of chaparajos and so as to accommodate a
range of ...
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Canadian Patent Office Record
A protective device for gardeners and the like, comprising: a chaparajos-like
garment formed of flexible, washable material having its lower portion bifurcated
forming two leg portions each wide enough only to cover the front portions of the
...
Canada. Patent Office, 1956
7 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHAPARAJOS»
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chaparajos is used in the context of the following news items.
Shooting victim identified as veteran
... has been identified as the man who was shot to death Sunday morning in the 6200 block of Chaparajos Street in in the Circle XX subdivision ... «Calaveras Enterprise, Jul 15»
Person dies in shooting in Angels Camp; Sheriff's Office withholds …
A person was shot to death just before noon Sunday on Chaparajos Street in Angels Camp, the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office reported. «Calaveras Enterprise, Jul 15»
911 briefs (July 1, 2015)
The shooting reportedly occurred shortly before noon Sunday on Chaparajos Street. Sgt. Anthony Eberhardt, a spokesman for the Calaveras ... «Stockton Record, Jun 15»
Sheriff's Office Investigating Angels Camp Shooting
It happened along Chaparajos Street. Calaveras County Sheriff's Office Spokesperson Sgt. Anthony Eberhardt confirms that the person shot did ... «MyMotherLode.com, Jun 15»
Unwanted by TAM, the Young family's Chinese textiles find a new …
Chaparajos (Manchu riding pants) boast three more dragons, with golden dots shining like dimes created from spiraling golden thread. «TheNewsTribune.com, Jan 15»
What Is a Vaquero?
The word chaps is a shortened version of chaparajos, which means leggings. The wide brims that were a feature of the vaqueros' usual ... «Santa Barbara Independent, Sep 11»
Chaps provide riders a leg up on fashion
The word chaps is a modification of the Mexican Spanish word chaparajos or chaparejos, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. «USA Today, Oct 08»
