Cadets who "stagged" it were expected to stand.
A number of loggers were present, dressed in the invariable mackinaw, stagged overalls and caulked shoes.
They were tangible annoyances, imps in stagged trousers and imps in calico dresses.
The knickerbocker style formerly evolved a smile of ridicule from some lookers-on but after trying all sorts and kinds one must concede the "stagged" style the best for woods walking.