hosa

Faroese

[ˈhoːsa]

noun
Definitions
  • stocking, sock
  • coward

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse hosa (trousers, stocking) inherited from Proto-Germanic *husǭ (leggings, trousers, shell, coverings, husk).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*husǭ

Gloss

leggings, trousers, shell, coverings, husk

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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