hosen
hosen · hosens
Coverings for the legsCoverings for the legs; trousers; pants.
Meaning
1 senses(plural, plural only)Coverings for the legs; trousers; pants.
Origin
From Middle English hosen, from Old English hosan (“hosen, leggings, trousers”), plural ofFrom Middle English hosen, from Old English hosan (“hosen, leggings, trousers”), plural of hosa (“hose, legging, stocking”); reinforced by German Hosen (“trousers, pants”). Equivalent to hose + -en (plural ending).
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Forms
plural: hosensWord family
2 related wordsRelatedlederhosen
Derivedhosened