underdrawers

[ uhn-der-drawrz ]

/ ˈʌn dərˌdrɔrz /

an undergarment for the lower part of the body, typically covering at least part of the legs. Compare drawer(def 2).

Origin of underdrawers

1825–35; under- + drawers

He looked as though one gentle shove might send him yodeling down Market Street in his underdrawers.

PRoblem |Alan Edward Nourse
Madame Putois had begun the basket that Gervaise had brought to her filled with towels, wrappers, cuffs and underdrawers.

L'Assommoir |Emile Zola
Three pair o them underdrawers, Deliaan not a break in one of em!

Short Stories of the New America |Various
While in bed put on stockings, slippers, bath robe (and underdrawers or flannel petticoat in winter).

Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts |Girl Scouts

The American troops swarmed out in their underdrawers and cartridge belts, and that surprise party turned right about face.

A Woman's Impression of the Philippines |Mary H. (Mary Helen) Fee