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hosiery


ho·siery

noun
\ˈhōzh-rē, ˈhōz-; ˈhō-zhə-rē, -zə-\

Definition of HOSIERY

1
: hose 1a
2
chiefly British : knitwear

Examples of HOSIERY

  1. a shop that sells hosiery

First Known Use of HOSIERY

1739

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