Meaning of the word "plus fours" in English

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plus fours

US /ˌplʌs ˈfɔːrz/
UK /ˌplʌs ˈfɔːrz/
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Plural Noun

1.

a type of baggy trousers that reach to just below the knee, traditionally worn by men for sports such as golf or shooting

Example:
He looked quite dapper in his tweed jacket and plus fours.
The old golfer still preferred to wear his traditional plus fours on the course.
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