🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

レギンス

Pronunciation / Transliteration: reginsu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Legging/ˈlɛɡ.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女はジムにレギンスを着て行きます。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A close-fitting garment that covers the legs, typically made of stretchy fabric.

    "She wore a pair of black leggings to her yoga class."
  2. 2

    A type of athletic wear that is often worn for exercise or casual outings.

    "Leggings are popular among runners for their comfort and flexibility."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'legging' originates from the Middle English word 'legginge', which referred to a covering for the leg. It evolved from the Old Norse word 'leggr', meaning 'leg', and has been used since the 14th century to describe various forms of leg coverings.

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