Jeans
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Jeans are a type of pants made from heavy, strong cotton material (fabric) called denim. Jeans are often worn as work clothes. They were invented in the United States by Levi Strauss in 1872. In the late 1800s, jeans were worn by workers.
In the 1950s, jeans became a popular fashion for teenagers and young adults. In the 1950s, jeans were part of rockabilly fashion for teenagers. In the 2000s, jeans are a very popular type of pants. In the 2000s, jeans are worn as work clothes and as casual fashion clothing. Jeans are are made in many styles and colors.
The word "jeans" came from the French name of the city in Italy where a strong cotton fabric was made. The Italian city's name, Genoa, was spelled "jene" in Middle English and "Gênes" in the French language.[1]
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- ↑ http:// American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000 www.bartleby.com/61/55/J0025500.html
