Pantaloon

pan-ta-lōōn′, n. in pantomimes, a ridiculous character, a buffoon: ( orig. ) a ridiculous character in Italian comedy, also a garment worn by him, consisting of breeches and stockings all in one piece: ( pl. ) a kind of trousers.— n. Pantaloon′ery , buffoonery. [Fr. pantalon —It. pantalone , from Pantaleon (Gr. 'all-lion'), the patron saint of Venice.]