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hose
(hōz)
- Historical a tightfitting outer garment worn by men, covering the hips, legs, and feet, or extending only to the knees or ankles, and attached to the doublet by cords or ribbons (called points)
- stockings
- socks
Origin: prob. infl. by Du hoos, water pipe, of same origin
- a flexible tube used to convey fluids, esp. water from a hydrant or faucet
- such a tube equipped with a nozzle and attachments
Origin: ME < OE hosa, leg covering, akin to Ger hose < IE *(s)keus- < base *(s)keu-, to conceal, hide > sky
See hose in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. hose hose or hos·es
- pl. hose hose Stockings; socks. Used only in the plural.
- pl. hose hose a. Close-fitting breeches or leggings reaching up to the hips and fastened to a doublet, formerly worn by men. Used only in the plural.b. Breeches reaching down to the knees. Used only in the plural.
- pl. hos·es A flexible tube for conveying liquids or gases under pressure.
- To water, drench, or wash with a hose: hosed down the deck; hosed off the dog.
- Slang To attack and kill (someone), typically by use of a firearm: hosed the enemy trooper.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English, a stocking
Origin: , from Old English hosa, leg covering; see (s)keu- in Indo-European roots
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