Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hosen

Noun

/ˈhoʊ.zən/

Definition

Hosen is a plural noun referring to a type of clothing worn on the legs, usually made of fabric and covering both legs down to the feet.

Examples

In the medieval times, many men wore hosen under their tunics.
The costume consisted of a doublet and hosen, typical of the fashion in that era.
Today, you might find hosen in traditional German dress during festivals.

Meaning

The term ‘hosen’ is derived from the Middle High German ‘hose’, which means ‘hose’ or ‘trousers’. Historically, it referred to a garment that was often knitted or woven and could cover both the legs and sometimes the feet.