Legging
['lɛgɪŋ]
Definition
(noun.) a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle).
Typed by Frank--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Alt. of Leggin
(-) a. & vb. n., from Leg, v. t.
Edited by Janet
Examples
- The captain surveyed him from cap to waistcoat and from waistcoat to leggings for a few moments, and finally asked him to go indoors. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Beside him were the leggings, thick boots, leather gloves, and sleeve-waistcoat in which he worked. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- The steam came from his leggings and ascended the chimney with the smoke, while he thought of those who were upstairs. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- He was habited in a coarse, striped waistcoat, with black calico sleeves, and blue glass buttons; drab breeches and leggings. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Day after day he rose with the sun, buckled on his leggings, and went off to the rendezvous with Humphrey. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- He kissed her, put on his leggings, and went out. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
Edited by Dorothy