hosier

Definition

One who deals in hose or stocking, or in goods knit or woven like hose.

Etymology

From Middle English hosiere; equivalent to hose + -ier.

Example Sentences

• "William Blake's father was a hosier."
• "Haberdasher and hosier. Each of those trades merge in the other, occasionally;..our Hosiers seldom confine their dealings to the wares which clothe our legs."
• "The town records show a hosier, a shoemaker, and a soapmaker in position to sell their wares to visitors[.]"