netherhose
English
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editnetherhose (plural netherhose or netherhosen)
- Underpants; underbreeches.
- 2005, Mary Gentle, A sundial in a grave:
- Men's linen netherhose or under-breeches were still tied at her waist, covering her down to just above the knee.
- 2009, Diane Haeger, The Queen's Mistake:
- Catherine smoothed her dress back down in the silence, and Gregory straightened his netherhose, raking a hand through his hair before he looked at her again.
- 2010, C. J. Sansom, Revelation:
- Sir Thomas frowned at the mud on his fine netherhose.