silk stocking

silks·toc·king

uncommon archaic

noun

women''s stockings made from a sheer material (nylon or rayon or silk)

Synonyms

nylons
nylon stocking
rayons
rayon stocking
silk stocking

Origin

Among men, silk stockings were formerly worn chiefly by the rich.

Related words

Broader terms

stocking

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