Definition of Legwear

1. Noun. Hosiery. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Legwear

1. anything worn on the legs [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Legwear

leguaan
leguaans
leguleian
leguleians
legume
legume family
legumes
legumin
leguminious
leguminivorous
leguminous
leguminous plant
legumins
legwarmer
legwarmers
legwear (current term)
legwears
legwork
legworks
lehayim
lehayims
lehendakari
lehenga
lehengas
lehnerite
lehnga
lehngas
lehr
lehrs
lehua

Literary usage of Legwear

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Our First Half Million: The Story of Our National Army by Captain X. (1918)
"But he knew from observation, particularly on the streets of New [York, that green privates on pass have a way of dolling up in officers' legwear and caps. ..."

2. Men's Wear. [semi-monthly] (1910)
"His sporting legwear was either MEN'S WEAR. Albemarle street, each of these artists having their particular specialties. THE JAPAN-BRITISH EXHIBITION. ..."

3. Primary Sources and Context Concerning Joan of Arc's Male Clothing (2006)
"The first layer of legwear is described as follows: "long conjoined hosen, attached to the aforesaid doublet with twenty cords (aiguillettes)"; ..."

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