Meaning of necropants | Babel Free

Definitions

A pair of pants made from the skin of the lower half (below the waist) of a dead man, used by medieval Icelandic sorcerers to obtain money.

historical, plural, plural-only

Examples

“Most of the occult practices they were accused of were simply old Viking traditions, though the necropants (see right) and grimoires (magic books) on display were proof enough for the local witch-hunters.”

“[…] make sure you wear your new necropants under your regular pants.”

“These people do not know about the rich tradition of necropants, a wealth-attracting good-luck garment.”

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