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noun- A native or resident of the city or state of New York. Also: [Plural] noun- Underpants.

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  • Normally, Wikipedia explains everything, but I just Wikipedia-ed "knickerbocker," and am still kinda iffy on its actual definition.
  • Sadly, one thing I did learn from "knickerbocker" 's Wikipedia entry is that "knickerbocker" is the real-live last name of certain Dutch people.
  • It still retained some of the knickerbocker customs of the olden time.
  • 'That is all right,' he answered, thrusting his hand in his knickerbocker pocket.
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