Well attestedNamed from the place
Bermuda shorts
noun · first attested 20th century
The shorts are named for the island where they became formal wear.
Tailored shorts reaching just above the knee.
32.3200°N -64.7400°W · Q23635
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- Relationship
- Named from the place
- Confidence
- Well attestedThe place link is the standard scholarly account.
- Attested
- 20th century
- Part of speech
- noun
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Bermuda
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Bermuda shorts
British forces in Bermuda adopted knee-length shorts in the heat, and civilian dress there followed. The island's name went with the garment.
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