sherryvallies

English

Etymology

From Polish szarawary (cognate with Russian шаровары ‘wide trousers’), ultimately from Persian شلوار (šalvâr). Doublet of shalwars.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃɛɹɪˈvælɪz/

Noun

sherryvallies pl (plural only)

1. (historical) Thick loose riding-trousers, fastened on the outside of each leg.
   • 1860, John Russell Bartlett, Dictionary of Americanisms, Brown Little, published 1860, page 399:

     Many years ago, when the facilities for travelling were not as great as now, and when journeys were made on horseback, sherryvallies were indispensable to the traveller.