Is Breechcloth One Word?

noun, plural breech·cloths [brah-klawthz, -klothz, -klawths, -kloths]. a cloth worn about the breech and loins; loincloth.

What is the difference between a breechcloth and loincloth?

As nouns the difference between loincloth and breechcloth

is that loincloth is a garment that covers the loins (crotch) while breechcloth is an apron-like garment held on by a belt tied around the waist to cover the loins; a loincloth.

What is an Indian breechcloth?

A breechcloth is a long rectangular piece of tanned deerskin, cloth, or animal fur. It is worn between the legs and tucked over a belt, so that the flaps fall down in front and behind. ... In most Native American tribes, men used to wear some form of breechclout. The style was different from tribe to tribe.