netherhose

N1E1T1H4E1R1H4O1S1E1

noun

Underpants; underbreeches.

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Meanings

nounnetherhose (plural netherhose or netherhosen)

plural netherhosen

  1. Underpants; underbreeches.

    Sir Thomas frowned at the mud on his fine netherhose.

    2010, C. J. Sansom, Revelation
    2 more examples

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

    2005, Mary Gentle, A sundial in a grave

    Catherine smoothed her dress back down in the silence, and Gregory straightened his netherhose, raking a hand through his hair before he looked at her again.

    2009, Diane Haeger, The Queen's Mistake

Origin

From nether- + hose.

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APA

netherhose. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/netherhose

MLA

“netherhose.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/netherhose. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “netherhose,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/netherhose.

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