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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Undergarments worn on the legs, such as socks, stockings, and pantyhose. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear) wordnet
3. 3
   The business or art of a hosier; the practice of making hose. uncountable, usually
4. 4
   A shop selling such undergarments. countable, usually

Synonyms

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hoselegwearsock

Example

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"The hosiery factory produces 600,000 pairs of socks a day."

Etymology

From hosier + -y.

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