Repaire, thanks,

I had, unforgivably, overlooked the different understandings of the word 'shorts' on each side of the Atlantic.   In this context please take the meaning to be short over trousers finishing above or about the knee, rather than any garment worn next to the skin.

I do however, hesitate in posting this clarification for fear that I put ideas into anyone's head. I take it you are familiar with the eccentricities of English folk clubs?    We have a long tradition of songs about cross dressing, naked highwaymen (or women), and suchlike.


Anguished & Hoarse