— legginged , adj.
/leg"ing/ , n.
1. a covering for the leg, usually extending from the ankle to the knee but sometimes higher, worn by soldiers, riders, workers, etc. Cf. chaps, gaiter, puttee .
2. leggings , ( used with a pl. v. )
a. close-fitting knit pants.
b. the pants of a two-piece snowsuit.
Also, leggin /leg"in/ .
[ 1745-55; LEG + -ING 1 ]