hosiery

Meanings

• Noun

  Clothing that covers the legs and feet, typically extending up to the waist or thighs.

• Noun

  A trade or industry that manufactures and sells hosiery.

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Rhymes

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clothes , motes , votes , notes , chotes , otes

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Variants

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hosieries , hosiery

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Etymology

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From Middle English: from hose + -ery, denoting a place where something is made.

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Trivia

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1. Hosiery was once made from silk, wool, and linen.

2. The first pairs of stockings were made from silk and were worn by the wealthy in Europe during the 14th century.

3. In the 18th century, hosiery was made from cotton and wool, making it more affordable for the general population.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stockings: A type of hosiery that covers the legs and is held up by garters or suspenders.

2. Tights: A form of hosiery that covers the entire leg and foot, extending up to the waist or hips.

3. Socks: A type of hosiery that covers the foot and ankle.

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Culture

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Hosiery has been an essential part of fashion for centuries. It has been used to create various styles, from simple socks to elaborate stockings and tights. Hosiery has been featured in literature, art, and music, with references in works such as Shakespeare's plays, Jane Austen's novels, and Mozart's operas.

How to Memorize "hosiery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pair of stockings or tights being pulled up over someone's legs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hosiery' with 'clothes' or 'apparel'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hoses Over Socks In Every Room' to remember the word 'hosiery'.

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