Definition of HOSEN

hosen

Noun

  • plural of hose (the old-fashioned garment; stockings)
  • Coverings for the legs; trousers; pants.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English hosen, from Old English hosan (“hosen, leggings, trousers”), plural of hosa (“hose, legging, stocking”); reinforced by German Hosen (“trousers, pants”). Equivalent to hose + -en (plural ending).

Scrabble Score: 8

hosen: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
hosen: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hosen: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

hosen: valid Words With Friends Word