Originally posted by Asher
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I like etymology.
1661, "kind of tights" (originally a Fr. fashion and execrated as such by late 17c. Eng. writers), associated with Pantaloun (1590), silly old man character in It. comedy who wore tight trousers over his skinny legs, from It.
So French, I think you'll find. And tights. (Don't get too excited)
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