1. Plural of hosier; people who make, sell, or deal in hosiery (stockings, socks, and similar garments).

Examples

• The hosiers in the old market district sold fine silk stockings.
• Medieval hosiers were skilled craftspeople who supplied nobles with quality hose.
• Several hosiers set up shop along the main street to serve the growing town.
• The hosiers' guild maintained strict standards for their products.
• Modern hosiers continue to produce specialty socks and compression hosiery.