Bruche brache braie braies braies braies calzas muške gaće βράκα מכנס תחתון לגבר בימי הביניים Brouche Type of trouser that evolved into an undergarment worn by the Celts and Saxon tribes. By the late Middle Ages, they were only used as undergarments. During the 13th century the length of braies varied from ankle length, mid-calf, or to the knees. They generally had full seats and legs, and no waistband, but a tubular hem, through which a girdle was cinched. By the late 15th century, braies had shortened to the length of modern underwear or trunks (AAT)