sherryvallies

plural noun

sher·​ry·​val·​lies

¦sherē¦valēz

: overalls or protective leggings of thick cloth or leather formerly worn for riding on horseback

Word History

Etymology

modification of Polish szarawary, from Russian sharavary, from Greek sarabara loose trousers, probably of Iranian origin; akin to Persian shalwār, shulwār loose trousers

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