The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CULOTTES
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More clues leading to the result CULOTTES
- Confused college student dismissed legend
- Portion covered by pretty small item of clothing
- First glimpse of couture outlet’s tailored skirt
- Show much appreciation verbally for women’s garment
- With copper standing by, a large number delivered clothes
- Copper left argument about items of clothing
- Baggy shorts in parcel carried by sweet son
- Mostly faddish argument over loose clothing
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What does CULOTTES mean?
CULOTTES noun- A type of loose shorts which look like a skirt; a divided skirt.