Hosiery providing coverage from over the knee or mid-thigh to the toes.
Hosiery styled from above the knee or mid-thigh to toe.
Nylon or silk leggings that reach mid-thigh and have traditionally been held up with garters for practical purposes - pantyhose weren't invented yet. Today's stockings and garters are worn to tempt, seduce and enhance fantasy play. They can be worn to work or out on a date as "foreplay" for a special evening. Newer styles come with stretch band "gripper" tops, eliminating the need for garters - but we think garters are extremely sexy
The popular use of this word has come to be anything worn on the legs. The traditional style can come with a plain top or a lace top and should be attached with garters.
When a horse has white legs below the knees.