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netherhose en · NOUN

Etymology

From nether- + hose.

Meanings

1. Underpants; underbreeches.
   • Sir Thomas frowned at the mud on his fine netherhose. 2010, C. J. Sansom, Revelation:
   • 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:

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