hosier

Sells legwear professionally

A hosier is a person who makes or sells hosiery—socks, stockings, and similar knitted garments for the legs and feet.

The term is old-fashioned, surviving mainly in British shop names and historical contexts: The hosier fitted him for silk stockings.

trade

haberdasher

Men's accessories dealer

merchant · vendor · stockist · supplier · wholesaler · retailer · guild · craftsman · tradesman · purveyor

tights

pantyhose

Sheer nylon leg garment

sheer · opaque · denier · fishnet · gusset · waistband · reinforced · seamless · run-resistant · matte

knitwear

sweater

Knitted torso covering

jumper · turtleneck · crewneck · v-neck · cable-knit · ribbed · cashmere · merino · mohair · woolens

socks

ankle

Leg-foot joint

  • crewWorking team aboard
  • dressSkirted one-piece garment
  • athleticPhysically strong and active

cotton · wool · argyle · striped · thermal · compression · moisture-wicking · padded · reinforced · seamless

Opposites
type of garment tradesperson

hosiercobbler

Shoe repair artisan

hatter · glover · milliner · haberdasher · tailor

position in supply chain

hosiercustomer

Buyer of goods

buyer · consumer

Family

hosiery, hosiers, hosieries

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G