hosier
1Hosier — Ho sier, n. One who deals in hose or stocking, or in goods knit or woven like hose. [1913 Webster] …
2hosier — late 14c., hosyere “hose maker” (attested as a surname from late 12c.), from HOSE (Cf. hose) (n.) + ier, French influenced agent noun suffix …
3hosier — [hō′zhər] n. [ME < hose, HOSE] 1. a person who makes or sells hosiery 2. Brit. HABERDASHER …
4Hosier — This is an English surname of pre medieval origins. It has two possible origins, the first is from the Olde English pre 7th century word hosa , and as such was an occupational surname for a maker or seller of stockings and socks. The second is… …
5hosier — noun One who deals in hose or stocking, or in goods knit or woven like hose. William Blakes father was a hosier. See Also: hosiery …
6Hosier Lane, Melbourne — Hosier Lane is a laneway on the southern edge of the central city grid of Melbourne, Australia that has become a tourist attraction due to its street art and graffiti. [Coslovich, Gabriella. [http://www.theage.com.au/news/arts/our colourful… …
7Hosier Lane — 1) West out of West Smithfield, at No. 24, to 7 King Street (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Without. First mention: Hosiereslane, 1328 (Ct. H.W. I. 332). Other forms : Hosyereslane, 1332 (ib. 379). Hosierlane, 1365 6 (ib. II. 92).… …
8hosier — /hoh zheuhr/, n. a person who makes or deals in hose or stockings or goods knitted or woven like hose. [1375 1425; late ME hosiare. See HOSE, IER1] * * * …
9hosier — ho|sier [ houziər ] noun count OLD FASHIONED someone who sells or makes hosiery …
10hosier — ho·sier || həʊʒər / zɪə n. person who makes and sells hosiery …
