hushion

Scots

Etymology

Probably from hose and thus cognate to German Höschen.

Noun

hushion (plural hushions)

1. a footless stocking
   • c. 1830-1890, James Nicholson, Jenny wi' the lang pock:

     Hushions on her bare legs, / Bauchels on her feet, / Seekin' waukrife bairnies / Up an' doun the street!

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