Etymology

hosier

H4O1S1I1E1R1

Today it means: One who deals in hose or stocking, or in goods knit or woven like hose. Full definition →

Middle English hosiere
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromhosiere
  2. English todayhosier

From Middle English hosiere; equivalent to hose + -ier.

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