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Whats the difference between bloomers, panties, etc?

April 26, 2017bloomers difference panties

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Whats the difference between bloomers, panties, etc?

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Thanks to wwwebster’s online dictionary, we now can know the truth… Main Entry: knick.ers Pronunciation: ‘ni-kerz Function: noun plural Etymology: short for knickerbockers Date: 1881 1 : loose-fitting short pants gathered at the knee 2 chiefly British : UNDERPANTS Main Entry: 2bloo-mer Pronunciation: ‘blu.mer Function: noun Etymology: Amelia Bloomer Date: 1851 1 : a costume for women consisting of a skirt over long loose trousers gathered closely about the ankles (OOH BABY THAT”S WHAT I WANT TO DANCE IN!!–Rhon) 2 plural a : full loose trousers gathered at the knee formerly worn by women for athletics b : underpants of similar design worn chiefly by girls and women Main Entry: tap pants Function: noun plural Date: 1977 : a loose-fitting woman’s undergarment of a style similar to shorts formerly worn for tap dancing So, it looks like “tap pants” aren’t even accurate — the ones I wear sure aren’t loose-fitting!!! Tamara just calls them “panties” I think…. I call them my “dance pants