hosier
hosier · hosiers
One who deals in hose or stocking, or in goods knit or woven like hoseOne who deals in hose or stocking, or in goods knit or woven like hose.
UK/ˈhəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/US/ˈhoʊ.ʒɚ/
Meaning
1 sensesOne who deals in hose or stocking, or in goods knit or woven like hose.
William Blake's father was a hosier.
More definitions
- a tradesman who sells hosiery and (in England) knitwear
Origin
From Middle English hosiere; equivalent to hose + -ier.From Middle English hosiere; equivalent to hose + -ier.
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