Emily Dickinson Lexicon

PAN-TA-LOON', n. [Fr. pantalon. Qu. W. pannu, to involve, or panu, to cover, and Fr. talon, the heel.]

1. A garment for males in which breeches and stockings are in a piece; a species of close long trowsers extending to the heels.
2. A character in the Italian comedy, and a buffoon in pantomimes; so called from his close dress. – Addison.