body stocking

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bod′y stock′ing, 

1. Clothing a close-fitting, one-piece garment made of knitted or stretch material and usually covering the feet, legs, trunk, and arms, worn as an exercise costume or under other clothing.

• 1960–65, American.

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body stocking noun

1. a one-piece undergarment for women, usually of nylon, covering the torso