What are pantaloons in the taming of the shrew?

Answer 1

The Taming of the Shrew does not use the word "pantaloons" which means trousers and is the origin of our word "pants". It does use the word "Pantaloon" without an "S" at the end, which means something quite different. Pantaloon was a character in the Commedia Dell'arte, an old and jealous man, who often has unmarried daughters for whom he is trying to arrange unsuitable marriages. Moliere makes use of Pantaloon characters all the time; many of his leading roles are pantaloon types. Shakespeare does as well, less obviously. In Taming of the Shrew, Lucentio identifies Baptista as a Pantaloon.

Answer 2

In "The Taming of the Shrew," pantaloons are a type of men's garment worn in the late 16th century, characterized by tight-fitting leggings or trousers that extend below the knee. They were typically worn as part of a fashionable outfit by wealthy men during that time period.