long johns

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This time period also brought the introduction of union suits—predecessors of long johns and onesies—to meet the needs of both men and women.

From National Geographic • Jan. 9, 2024

This booming, endlessly interesting antihero comports himself as an entitled, well-bred gentleman who has tired of wearing dirty long johns and waiting for the universe to right his fortunes.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2023

“It’s such an Alaskan thing to do, is let your friends know what gear they need for the day. So I knew I needed to wear my long johns, thanks to Sarah’s text.”

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2022

The May Company opened for business in Leadville, Colo., in 1877, selling Levi’s and long johns to miners.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2021

It was warm now, coming on May by Miig’s calculations, but the mornings were still bitey and she was in her pajamas—an old T-shirt and a cut pair of long johns.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline