Who came up with the word pants?

The Word "pants" is derived from "pantaloons," which refers to a type of clothing that originated in the commedia DELL'arte of Italy in the 16th century. The term "pantaloons" itself comes from the character Pantalone, a Venetian merchant. Over time, the Word was shortened to "pants" in American English, becoming a common term for trousers. The exact individual who coined the term "pants" is not documented, as language evolves collectively over time.