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leggings - 2 dictionary results

leg⋅ging

[leg-ing]
–noun
1. a covering for the leg, usually extending from the ankle to the knee but sometimes higher, worn by soldiers, riders, workers, etc. Compare chaps, gaiter, puttee.
2. leggings, (used with a plural verb)
a. close-fitting knit pants.
b. the pants of a two-piece snowsuit.
Also, leg⋅gin [leg-in] .


Origin:
1745–55; leg + -ing 1


legginged, adjective
leg·ging   (lěg'ĭng)   
n.  
  1. A leg covering usually extending from the ankle to the knee and often made of material such as leather or canvas, worn especially by soldiers and workers.
  2. leggings
    1. Tight-fitting knit trousers, usually worn by women and children.
    2. Warm outerwear trousers for children.
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