netherhose

English

Etymology

From nether- +‎ hose.

Noun

netherhose (plural netherhose or netherhosen)

1. Underpants; underbreeches.
   • 2005, Mary Gentle, A sundial in a grave:

     Men's linen netherhose or under-breeches were still tied at her waist, covering her down to just above the knee.

   • 2009, Diane Haeger, The Queen's Mistake:

     Catherine smoothed her dress back down in the silence, and Gregory straightened his netherhose, raking a hand through his hair before he looked at her again.

   • 2010, C. J. Sansom, Revelation:

     Sir Thomas frowned at the mud on his fine netherhose.