the term is used for hard-wearing work trousers made from such fabric and in British English for bib overalls in various fabrics, either for casual or work use. By 1891 English author Rudyard Kipling was using the word to refer to a kind of garment (in the plural) as well as a fabric.

Dungaree vs. denim

Although dungaree now also refers to denim, it is unclear whether traditional dungaree was a precursor to denim.

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