hosier

[ hoh-zher ]

noun

1. a person who makes or deals in hose or stockings or goods knitted or woven like hose.

hosier

/ ˈhəʊzɪə /

noun

1. a person who sells stockings, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of hosier¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, hosier is from the late Middle English word hosiare. See hose, -ier ¹

Example Sentences

Another man, David Hosier, is scheduled for execution June 11 for killing a Jefferson City woman in 2009.

From Seattle Times

So is David Hosier, who is scheduled to be executed on June 11.

From Los Angeles Times

After this memorable event, I went to the hatter’s, and the bootmaker’s, and the hosier’s, and felt rather like Mother Hubbard’s dog whose outfit required the services of so many trades.

From Literature

Hosier missed a 43-yard go-ahead field goal try for the Seahawks with 1:11 remaining.

From Seattle Times

Hosier stretched the Seahawks’ lead to 13-7 with a 38-yard field goal at the 9:23 mark of the third quarter.

From Seattle Times