hosier
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of hosier
First recorded in 1375–1425, hosier is from the late Middle English word hosiare. See hose, -ier 1
Example Sentences
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At the time, it was reported that she decided to leave when her husband, the musicologist John Hosier, was offered a job in China and she decided to go with him.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025
Hosier missed a 43-yard go-ahead field goal try for the Seahawks with 1:11 remaining.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2021
If you're on your way to work in Melbourne CBD this morning, here's a gift for you in Hosier Lane.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2019
Yelchin was found pinned between his car and a gate in his inclined driveway, Los Angeles police Officer Jenny Hosier told the Associated Press.
From Washington Post • Jun. 19, 2016
Admiral Hosier in 1726 had been, in the same port, with twenty ships, restrained from attack, while he and his men were dying of fever.
From A Bundle of Ballads by Morley, Henry
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