Definition of Support hose

1. Noun. Elasticized stocking intended to reduce pressure on the veins of the leg (as in case of varicose veins).

Exact synonyms: Support Stocking
Generic synonyms: Stocking

Lexicographical Neighbors of Support Hose

supply route
supply ship
supply side
supply teacher
supply teachers
supplyant
supplying
supplyment
supplyments
support
support column
support dog
support force
support group
support groups
support hose (current term)
support level
support payment
support stocking
support system
supportability
supportable
supportableness
supportably
supportance
supportation
supported
supportedly
supporter
supporters

Literary usage of Support hose

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

1. Junius: Including Letters by the Same Writer Under Other Signatures: to by Junius (1890)
"The friends of government will be very active, and it is earnestly de- •ired that you will exert yourself to the utmost of your power to support (hose ..."

2. Montreal Condensed Reports =: Précis Des Décisions Des Tribunaux Du District by Thomas Kennedy Ramsay (1884)
"Griffin, in support. Hose, QC; & Monk, contra. Smith, J., The practice of this Court has always been to call in the defendant without such evidence. ..."

3. The Baptist Memorial and Monthly Chronicle (1842)
"... and alms, and influence, these sprinkling or pouring versions. Societies or individuals who can conscientiously support hose who preach such things, ..."

4. U. S. Imports: Unit Values Vary Widely For Identically Classified Commodities by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"... discussed in appendix IV is broad enough to include such diverse products as pantyhose of differing grades and sizes, tights, and support hose. ..."

5. The Baker Street Bunch and the Missing Honeybees Mystery by Michael W. Paulson (2005)
"... a taste for floral dresses, preferences for suede wedgies, and a longstanding relationship with support-hose. She also had fantasies for her teenage ..."

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