qalziet

Maltese

Alternative forms
  • qalza

Etymology

Singularised plural of the variant qalza, from older Sicilian *calza (“hose, stocking”), from Vulgar Latin *calcea, from Latin calceus (“shoe”). Compare contemporary Sicilian causi, cansi (“trousers”) and, with the original sense and form preserved, Italian calza (“sock, stocking”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʔalˈt͡sɪːt/

Noun

qalziet m (plural qliezet)

  1. trousers, pants; a pair thereof

Usage notes
  • The plural qliezet (historically a double plural) may refer to several pairs, but may also be used interchangeably.
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