{"id":1270,"date":"2023-02-24T15:48:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T14:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lingerievenue.com\/?p=1270"},"modified":"2023-02-24T15:48:44","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T14:48:44","slug":"where-does-the-word-knickers-come-from","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lingerievenue.com\/where-does-the-word-knickers-come-from\/","title":{"rendered":"Where does the word knickers come from?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The word knickers is derived from the Dutch word for “little,” which is “kernic.” The word “kernic” is also the root of the word “kernel.” In the United States, the word “knickers” is used to refer to a type of undergarment worn by women and girls. In the United Kingdom, the word “knickers” is used to refer to a type of trousers worn by men and women.<\/p>\n

The word “knickers” most likely comes from the Dutch word “kneevels,” meaning “little knees.”<\/p>\n

Is knickers a British word? <\/h2>\n

Knickers are a type of underwear worn by both men and women. The term is most commonly used in the UK, but Americans will usually know what you mean if you use it. Knickers can be made from a variety of materials, including cotton, silk, and lace. They come in a variety of styles, including boxer shorts, briefs, thongs, and G-strings.<\/p>\n

Knickers most commonly refers to women’s underwear. In the UK, it may sound a little old-fashioned or childish—a lot of British people think of knickers as what grandmothers and little girls wear (as opposed to underwear).<\/p>\n

What does knickers mean in British English <\/h3>\n