qalziet

Maltese

Alternative forms

• qalza

Etymology

Singularised plural of the variant qalza, from older Sicilian *calza (“hose, stocking”), from Early Medieval Latin calcea, from Latin calceus (“shoe”). Compare contemporary Sicilian causi, cansi (“trousers”) and, with the original sense and form preserved, Italian calza (“sock, stocking”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʔalˈt͡sɪːt/

Noun

qalziet m (plural qliezet)

1. trousers, pants; a pair thereof

Usage notes

• The plural qliezet (historically a double plural) may refer to several pairs, but may also be used interchangeably.

Related terms

• kalzatur
• kalzetta
• kalzettar
• kalzetterija
• kalzettiera