Stockings

Stockings

Ladies tights.

Example Sentences

"She wore stockings."
"Silk stockings."

Etymology & History

British hosiery or Christmas. British dual clothing and holiday meaning. Silk stockings British women's wear. Christmas stocking British gift container. Reflects British clothing and tradition vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal

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