Netherhose

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Underpants; underbreeches.

    "Men's linen netherhose or under-breeches were still tied at her waist, covering her down to just above the knee."

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"Men's linen netherhose or under-breeches were still tied at her waist, covering her down to just above the knee."

Etymology

From nether- + hose.

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