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Hose \Hose\ (h[=o]z), n.; pl. {Hose}, formerly {Hosen}
(h[=o]"z'n). [AS. hose; akin to D. hoos, G. hose breeches,
OHG. hosa, Icel. hosa stocking, gather, Dan. hose stocking;
cf. Russ. koshulia a fur jacket.]
1. Close-fitting trousers or breeches, as formerly worn,
reaching to the knee.
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These men were bound in their coats, their hosen,
and their hats, and their other garments. --Dan.
iii. 21.
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His youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide
For his shrunk shank. --Shak.
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2. Covering for the feet and lower part of the legs; a
stocking or stockings.
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3. A flexible pipe, made of leather, India rubber, or other
material, and used for conveying fluids, especially water,
from a faucet, hydrant, or fire engine.
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{Hose carriage}, {Hose cart}, or {Hose truck}, a wheeled
vehicle fitted for conveying hose for extinguishing fires.


{Hose company}, a company of men appointed to bring and
manage hose in the extinguishing of fires. [U.S.]

{Hose coupling}, coupling with interlocking parts for uniting
hose, end to end.

{Hose wrench}, a spanner for turning hose couplings, to unite
or disconnect them.
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