Trousers extending to the knee or just below, worn for riding, mountaineering etc (8)

I believe the answer is:

breeches

(Other definitions for breeches that I've seen before include "Trousers worn with stockings" , "Short trousers" , "Trousers reaching to just below the knee" , "Trousers ending just below the knee" , "Riding trousers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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