Expertlatin
(ˈɡæləsɪz) (used with a pl. v.) old-fashioned. a pair of suspenders for trousers.
- What is the origin of galluses?
- What is another name for pants braces?
- What is another name for suspenders?
- What are exposed Galluses?
What is the origin of galluses?
From Ancient Greek γάλλος (gállos). Considered by some ancient and modern authorities to derive from the river Gallus, due to the notion that "its water made those who drank of it mad".
What is another name for pants braces?
Suspenders (American English, Canadian English), or braces (British English, Australian English) are fabric or leather straps worn over the shoulders to hold up skirts or trousers.
What is another name for suspenders?
Usually suspenders. Also called, especially British, braces.
What are exposed Galluses?
As York and Thursday are about to leave to trail Lt O'Rourke and the repair wagon, Thursday tells York that he doesn't like exposed galluses. Galluses are suspenders. After that, in every scene almost everyone - including officers - are wearing exposed galluses.
