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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KNICKERBOCKERS

Regarded as the traditional dress of the Dutch settlers in America.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KNICKERBOCKERS

knickerbockers  [ˈnɪkəˌbɒkəz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNICKERBOCKERS

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Knickerbockers is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KNICKERBOCKERS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Knickerbocker

Knickerbocker, also spelled Knikkerbakker, Knikkerbacker, and Knickerbacker, is a surname that dates back to the early settlers of New Netherland that was popularized by Washington Irving in 1809 when he published his satirical A History of New York under the pseudonym "Diedrich Knickerbocker". It was also a term for Manhattan's aristocracy "in the early days" and became a general term, now obsolete, for a New Yorker. It may refer to: People ▪ David Buel Knickerbacker, 3rd Protestant Episcopal bishop of the diocese of Indiana ▪ Harmen Jansen Knickerbocker, Dutch colonist in New Netherland ▪ Herman Knickerbocker, United States Representative ▪ Hubert Renfro Knickerbocker, American writer and journalist Clothing ▪ Knickerbockers, men's or boys' baggy knee trousers ▪ Knickers, panties or women's undergarments Food and drink ▪ Knickerbocker glory, British dessert ▪ Knickerbocker beer, the official beer of the NY Giants, brewed at Rupert's Brewery E.

Definition of knickerbockers in the English dictionary

The definition of knickerbockers in the dictionary is baggy breeches fastened with a band at the knee or above the ankle Also called : knickers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KNICKERBOCKERS


acres
ˈeɪkəz
Americas
əˈmɛrɪkəz
anchors
ˈæŋkəz
baker´s
ˈbeɪkəz
blinkers
ˈblɪŋkəz
bonkers
ˈbɒŋkəz
checkers
ˈtʃɛkəz
crackers
ˈkrækəz
flickers
ˈflɪkəz
hunkers
ˈhʌŋkəz
Junkers
ˈjʊŋkəz
knickers
ˈnɪkəz
knockers
ˈnɒkəz
mockers
ˈmɒkəz
nutcrackers
ˈnʌtkrækəz
oddsmakers
ˈɒdzˌmeɪkəz
Shakers
ˈʃeɪkəz
sneakers
ˈsniːkəz
whiskers
ˈwɪskəz
Yonkers
ˈjɒŋkəz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNICKERBOCKERS

knick-knack
knick-knackery
knicker
Knickerbocker
knickerbocker glory
knickers
knickpoint
knicks
knife
knife edge
knife grinder
knife pleat
knife switch
knife-edge
knife-edged
knife-point
knife-sharpener
knifeless
knifelike
knifeman

WORDS THAT END LIKE KNICKERBOCKERS

camiknickers
cat´s whiskers
conkers
French knickers
immigrant workers
knackers
movers and shakers
power workers
side whiskers
starkers
the cat´s whiskers
the Shakers
uckers
undercrackers
winkle-pickers

Synonyms and antonyms of knickerbockers in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «knickerbockers» into 25 languages

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灯笼裤
1,325 millions of speakers

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knickerbockers
570 millions of speakers

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knickerbockers
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

knickerbockers
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Translator English - Arabic

باس الغلف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бриджи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

knickerbockers
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Translator English - Bengali

নিকার্বোকার্
260 millions of speakers

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knickerbockers
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Knickerbockers
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Translator English - German

Pumphose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ニッカーボッカー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

knickerbockers
85 millions of speakers

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Knickerbockers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

người ở newyork
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

knickerbockers
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Knickerbockers
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

golf pantolonu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pantaloni alla zuava
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pumpy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бриджі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pantalon scurți
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

βράκα
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

pofbroek
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

knickerbockers
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

knickerbockers
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of knickerbockers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNICKERBOCKERS»

The term «knickerbockers» is regularly used and occupies the 60.287 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KNICKERBOCKERS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about knickerbockers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNICKERBOCKERS»

Discover the use of knickerbockers in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to knickerbockers and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Pair of Knickerbockers
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Eden Phillpotts, 2010
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Minor Knickerbockers: Representative Selections, with ...
This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.
Kendall B. Taft, 2013
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The Knickerbockers at School: An Historical Play for Young ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Effie Louise Koogle, 2012
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The Knickerbockers: A Comic Opera in Three Acts (1891)
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Harry Bache Smith, Reginald Dekoven, 2010
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The Last of the Knickerbockers: A Comedy Romance;
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Herman K. (Herman Knickerbocker) Vielé, 2012
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The Last of the Knickerbockers the Last of the ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Herman Knickerbocker Viele, 2010
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Miracle on 33rd Street: The New York Knickerbockers' ...
In this timeless book, veteran sportswriter Phil Berger revealed the world of the remarkable 1969-70 New York Knicks as they lived it, from preseason workouts to the victorious finish of their first championship.
Phil Berger, 2001
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Baseball in the Garden of Eden: The Secret History of the ...
A history of the rise and fall of baseball in America challenges popular beliefs about the game's evolution while revealing how it reflects popular culture, citing the roles of such contributing factors as gambling and religion.
John Thorn, 2012
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Gaiters, Knickerbockers, and Bow Ties: Historical Western ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Beatriz Scaglia, 2011
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American Baseball: From Gentleman's Sport to the ...
The diamond, with bases set forty-five feet apart, was the work of an 1845 committee of Knickerbockers, headed by Alexander Cartwright. This committee later organized the Knickerbocker Club with a special set of playing rules and a code of ...
David Quentin Voigt, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNICKERBOCKERS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term knickerbockers is used in the context of the following news items.
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What's in a name? Knickerbocker Mansion hosting summer festival …
Iseman said that today some descendants, both Knickerbockers and Knickerbackers, are expected to attend the Summer Festival which ... «The Saratogian, Jul 15»
2
Raissman: Porzingis has the media drinking out of his hands - NY …
... the most all-knowing Gasbag can predict what Kristaps Porzingis will eventually become on the court as a member of the Knickerbockers. «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
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Saturday calendar : Calendar - Lincoln Journal Star
Knickerbockers -- No Tide, Sundressed, A Summer Better Than Yours, Letterbomb, 9 p.m., 901 O St. Lincoln VFW Post 3606 -- Rarebreed, ... «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»
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Ten Things Harder In Golf Than The Road Hole At St. Andrews: The …
Wearing an ivy cap and knickerbockers to a public course and not getting your butt kicked. - Catching Miguel Angel Jimenez in an awkward ... «GolfDigest.com, Jul 15»
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Ground Zero's best bets: July 17-23
Sir Mix-a-Lot, 8 p.m. Thursday, Knickerbockers. "Baby Got Back" hit the top of the charts in 1992, one of the first rap songs to cross over to ... «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»
6
New Jersey Pride - NJ's claims to fame
According to hobokenbaseball.com, the New York Base Ball Club defeated the Knickerbockers 23-1. A group known as the Hoboken Nine ... «New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio, Jul 15»
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Fort Verde hosts vintage baseball Saturday during annual Cornfest
... rules of baseball came in 1945 when Alexander Cartwright authored the rules for a New York City baseball club called the Knickerbockers. «Camp Verde Bugle, Jul 15»
8
Why squash bugs when you can trap them in this cool vacuum gun?
... who've dared to insult your new knickerbockers, but rather for sucking up bugs into the hollow cylinder that makes up the majority of its body. «RocketNews24, Jul 15»
9
GREEN BAY RULES THIS 2015 NFL SURVEY…BILLS GET …
Home teams in Game 7s of the NBA Finals are 15-…including the1951 Rochester Royals victory over the New York Knickerbockers at ... «WHAM, Jul 15»
10
Meigs festival showcases 'vintage' baseball
Dressed in knickerbockers with crimson hosiery, the team won all 57 games they played that year. They became known as the Cincinnati Red ... «Daily Sentinel, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Knickerbockers [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/knickerbockers>. Apr 2024 ».
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