¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Legwear
1. anything worn on the legs [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Legwear
Literary usage of Legwear
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Our First Half Million: The Story of Our National Army by Captain X. (1918)
"But he knew from observation, particularly on the streets of New [York, that
green privates on pass have a way of dolling up in officers' legwear and caps. ..."
2. Men's Wear. [semi-monthly] (1910)
"His sporting legwear was either MEN'S WEAR. Albemarle street, each of these
artists having their particular specialties. THE JAPAN-BRITISH EXHIBITION. ..."
3. Primary Sources and Context Concerning Joan of Arc's Male Clothing (2006)
"The first layer of legwear is described as follows: "long conjoined hosen, attached
to the aforesaid doublet with twenty cords (aiguillettes)"; ..."
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