Galligaskins, a word seldom used today, refers to loose trousers or breeches worn during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Some possible synonyms for galligaskins include slops, trunk hose, breeches, and pants. Slops were particularly popular among sailors and were usually made of unbleached or striped linen. Trunk hose, on the other hand, were puffed-out shorts usually worn by men under their doublets. Breeches were more fitted and worn by both men and women, while pants refer to modern-day trousers. Although the term galligaskins is now archaic, these historical garments have inspired modern fashion designers and can be seen in contemporary clothing.