The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Hosiery \Ho"sier*y\, n. 1. The business of a hosier. [1913 Webster] 2. Stockings, in general; goods knit or woven like hose. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
hosiery n 1: socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear) [syn: hosiery, hose]