See also: hošan

Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Plural of hose (pant leg).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxo.sɑn/, [ˈho.zɑn]

Noun

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hosan f pl

  1. pants, trousers

Declension

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Weak:

singular plural
nominative hosan
accusative hosan
genitive hosena
dative hosum

Descendants

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  • Old Cornish: hos
  • Welsh: hosan

See also

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From Old English hosan (leggings, trousers). Compare Old Cornish hos.

Noun

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hosan f (plural hosanau or sanau, not mutable)

  1. sock, stocking
  2. sheath
  3. (of corn) hose, (of tree) bark

Usage notes

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The plural hosanau is often contracted as sanau, especially when used to refer to socks.

References

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  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “hosan”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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