subs. (obsolete).—In pl. = trousers: very wide at the hips and narrowing down to a tight-fit at the ankles.
1859. F. W. FARRAR, Julian Home, xx. His … tailor … produced … the cut-away coat, and mauve-coloured PEGTOPS.
1861. H. KINGSLEY, Ravenshoe, lxvi. PEGTOPS, and a black bowler hat.
1864. LE FANU, Uncle Silas, xlvi. Dudley, in a flagrant pair of cross-barred PEGTOPS … approaching our refined little party with great strides.
1892. MILLIKEN, ’Arry Ballads, 24, ‘On Woman’s Rights.’ ’Im with the PEG TOPS and pipe.
1892. A. C. GUNTER, Miss Dividends, iii. Trousers, that are cut in what was then called the ‘PEG-TOP’ pattern.
