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leg warmer

also leg·warm·er (lĕg′wôr′mər)
n.
A knitted covering for the leg, resembling a stocking but without a foot, usually worn over tights or pants, as by dancers.
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legwarmer

(ˈlɛɡˌwɔːmə)
n
(Clothing & Fashion) one of a pair of garments resembling stockings without feet, usually knitted and brightly coloured, often worn over jeans, tights, etc or during exercise
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