CULOTTIC
\kjʊlˈɒtɪk], \kjʊlˈɒtɪk], \k_j_ʊ_l_ˈɒ_t_ɪ_k]\
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Having breeches; hence, pertaining to the respectable classes of society: opposed to SANSCULOTTIC (which see). "Young Patriotism, Culottic and Sansculottic, rushes forward."-Carlyle.
By Daniel Lyons
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kul-ot'ic, adj. wearing trousers: (Carlyle) respectable. [Fr. culotte, breeches.]
By Thomas Davidson
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