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noun
Undergarments worn on the legs, such as socks, stockings, and pantyhose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The business or art of a hosier; the practice of making hose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
A shop selling such undergarments.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, usually
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noun
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: hose
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: footwear
Narrower terms: sock, stocking, tights, leotards
History
From hosier + -y.
Across languages
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
