Jodhpurs
/ˈdʒɒd.pəz/noun
Riding breeches that are snug at the calf and loose at the thigh.
Did you know?Jodhpurs take their name from Jodhpur, the Indian city where this riding style was associated with local horsemen and later adopted into British colonial fashion.
Etymological Timeline
Hindi/Marwari place name
Indic
Jodhapura / Jodhpur
“The city name, traditionally understood as a settlement associated with Jodha (a ruler of the Rathore clan).”
Late 19th Century
English
jodhpurs
“Riding breeches modeled on or associated with the style worn in Jodhpur, India.”
Early 20th Century
English
jodhpurs
“Standard English term for close-fitting riding trousers ballooned at the thigh and tight at the lower leg.”
Modern English
English
jodhpurs
“Horse-riding breeches, especially for equestrian wear.”