hosiery

[ hoh-zhuh-ree ]

/ ˈhoʊ ʒə ri /

stockings or socks of any kind.

the business of a hosier.

Origin of hosiery

First recorded in 1780–90; hosier + -y³

hosel, hoser, hosey, hoshana rabbah, hosier, hosiery, hosing, hosp., hospice, hospitable, hospital

Pantyhose for men have become trendy in Europe—and have surged in popularity at a hosiery boutique called Emilio Cavallini.

Jacob Tomsky Wears Mantyhose (Men’s Pantyhose) for a Week |Jacob Tomsky |February 19, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Her Intimates line of hosiery was also innovative in its technology and color palette.

Donna's Day |Kate Betts |September 11, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
"Get some water," she gasped, as she picked herself up and once more consigned her hosiery to the seclusion of her skirts.

Mrs. Bindle |Hebert Jenkins
It is on this principle of stitch that the greatest amount of hosiery is built (hose, shirts, pants).

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 |Various

His clothes were of the most approved cut, and his hosiery reflected the hue of his tie.

A Romance of Billy-Goat Hill |Alice Hegan Rice
There are iron-foundries, hosiery and tweed factories, tanneries, and coach-building works.

The New Gresham Encyclopedia |Various
The manufacture of Gloves is connected, in a very large department, with the hosiery manufactory.

Knowledge is Power: |Charles Knight

hosiery

/ (ˈhəʊzɪərɪ) /

stockings, socks, and knitted underclothing collectively