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Definition of Long johns

1. Noun. Warm underwear with long legs.

Definition of Long johns

1. Noun. (American English) Full-length undergarments worn to keep wearer warm in cold weather. ¹

2. Noun. (American English) A full-length undergarment worn on the bottom half of the body to keep wearer warm in cold weather. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Long Johns

Literary usage of Long johns

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Inspired Millionaires: A Forecast by Gerald Stanley Lee (1908)
"Why is it that he cannot get long johns? Will there be more long johns or ... They have killed off the long johns. They have struck at the roots of the ..."

2. The Hundredth Town: Glimpses of Life in Westborough. 1717-1817 by Harriette Merrifield Forbes (1889)
"Joel moved away, but Potter followed, still producing the long johns, until the farmer, frightened, but believing, left the hall. ..."

3. Cruising the Gulags by Michael L. Frankel (1997)
"The next day I went to upgrade my long Johns to a pair of Helly-Hansen synthetic fleece long Johns. I was certainly doing my part to keep Norway's economy ..."

4. Adventure Guide to the Alaska Highway by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2006)
"Pack your long Johns and cross-country skis. You'll have a great time. IN THIS CHAPTER When to Go, For How Long Costs Tourist Information 62 Shopping 63 ..."

5. British Columbia by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2004)
"Pack your long Johns and cross-country skis. You'll have a great time. If you're in a rush, you can do the province in two weeks. ..."

6. The Cultivator: A Monthly Publication, Devoted to Agriculture by New York State Agricultural Society (1852)
"One acre planted with long reds, commonly known in this country as the " long Johns," planted same asabove —no manure—grew fine till cut down with October ..."

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