panty

Etymology
Recorded since 1845 in the plural, meaning “drawers for men”, a derogatory diminutive of (the shortening of ); meaning “underpants for women or children” first recorded 1908.

Noun

 * 1)  Short trousers for men, or more usually boys.
 * 2)  An article of clothing worn as underpants by women.
 * 3) * 1952 October 13, Advertisement, Life, page 13,
 * For, unlike old-fashioned diapers, PLAYTEX Dryper confines all wetness to the panty area; brings your baby a whole new world of comfort plus cleaner, finer protection.
 * 1) * 2003, Glamour, Volume 101, Issues 4-6, page number unknown,
 * “One time I was going to run and change before a concert because I realized I had panty lines showing,” says Britta Phillips,.
 * 1)  A helmet cover.
 * 1)  A helmet cover.

Usage notes
One wears a pair of panties (like pant(aloon)s), not a panty. The singular form is used in derived terms, but rarely to refer to a single pair of panties.

Etymology
Borrowed from,.

Noun

 * 1)  A pantyhose, nylon tights worn about legs by women
 * 2)  Originally, short and/or legless undershorts worn by women and children

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) panty girdle

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) pantyhose