hosenEtymologyFrom Middle English hosen, from Old English hosan (“hosen, leggings, trousers”), plural of hosa (“hose, legging, stocking”); reinforced by German Hosen (“trousers, pants”). Equivalent to hose + -en (plural ending).hosen means coverings for the legs; trousers; pants. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.nounCoverings for the legs; trousers; pants.“At the court of the Kaiser I born was and bred ; and there my hosen and jerkin were made ; […]”