hosing

noun pl. hose, hoses

1. 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)
2. 1. stockings
   2. socks

3. Origin: prob. infl. by Du hoos, water pipe, of same origin

   1. a flexible tube used to convey fluids, esp. water from a hydrant or faucet
   2. 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

transitive verb hosed, hosing

1. to put water on with a hose; sprinkle or drench with a hose: often with down
2. ☆ Slang to beat as with a hose
3. ☆ Slang to cheat; deceive; trick