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pantihose en · NOUN

Etymology

Variant of the more common pantyhose, possibly from pantie (“variant form of panty”) + hose.

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative, uncountable) Alternative spelling of pantyhose.
    alt of pantyhose
    • 2003, Linda Thomas, My Closet, My Boutique, LNP Publishing, US, page 115, Presenting an attractive, well-groomed appearance without wearing pantihose can be an intimidating proposition.
    • Knot the pantihose at the tail end to secure the tail. 1991, Maryanne Blacker, More Children′s Art & Crafts, Australian Consolidated Press, page 114:
    • It is estimated that the percentage shares of stockings and tights, including pantihose, of the total number of pairs sold, including exports, by United Kingdom manufacturers employing 25 or more people were:[…]. 1977, House of Commons, Parliamentary Debates: Official report, volume 941, UK, page cxlviii:
    • […]I never saw a girl take off pantihose in a movie. Bruce That, I′m afraid, is because pantihose is not sexy. It is impossible to remove pantihose in a sexy manner. 1998, Ben Elton, Popcorn: A Play, page 11:

Deriveds

pantihosed