Pa*ja"mas (?), n. pl. [Hind.
pā-jāma, pāejāma, lit., leg
closing.] Originally, in India, loose drawers or trousers, such
as those worn, tied about the waist, by Mohammedan men and women; by
extension, a similar garment adopted among Europeans, Americans, etc.,
for wear in the dressing room and during sleep; also, a suit
consisting of drawers and a loose upper garment for such
wear.
Py*ja"mas (?), or, chiefly U. S., Pa*ja"mas
(&?;), n. pl. A garment, similar to the
Oriental pyjama (which see), adopted among Europeans, Americans, and
other Occidentals, for wear in the dressing room and during sleep;
also, a suit of drawers and blouse for such wear.
Pa*ja"mas (?), n. pl. [Hind.
pā-jāma, pāejāma, lit., leg
closing.] Originally, in India, loose drawers or trousers, such
as those worn, tied about the waist, by Mohammedan men and women; by
extension, a similar garment adopted among Europeans, Americans, etc.,
for wear in the dressing room and during sleep; also, a suit
consisting of drawers and a loose upper garment for such
wear.
Py*ja"mas (?), or, chiefly U. S., Pa*ja"mas
(&?;), n. pl. A garment, similar to the
Oriental pyjama (which see), adopted among Europeans, Americans, and
other Occidentals, for wear in the dressing room and during sleep;
also, a suit of drawers and blouse for such wear.
