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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