sheerlegs

noun

sheer·​legs ˈshir-ˌlegz How to pronounce sheerlegs (audio)
-ˌlāgz
plural in form but singular or plural in construction

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sheerlegs was circa 1860

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Cite this Entry

“Sheerlegs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheerlegs. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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