Does the Word Knickerbocker Mean?

The term "Knickerbockers" traces its origin to the Dutch settlers who came to the New World - and especially to what is now New York - in the 1600s. Specifically, it refers to the style of pants the settlers wore... pants that rolled up just below the knee, which became known as "Knickerbockers", or "knickers".

What does Knickerbocker mean in England?

Knickerbocker in British English

(ˈnɪkəˌbɒkə ) noun US. a descendant of the original Dutch settlers of New York. an inhabitant of New York.

Why is NY The Knickerbocker state?

The Knickerbocker State – this nickname refers to the early Dutch settlers in New York and the pants they wore! “Knickerbocker” is a German phrase consisting of two words, “Knicker” means box and “bock” is a male goat.

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