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Bloomers are old-fashioned wear (6)

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stocks

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(Other definitions for stocks that I've seen before include "Fragrant flowers; shares" , "Stores - an old form of punishment" , "Supplies of goods in store" , "Securities, investments" , "Old public punishment device" .)

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