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The origin is uncertain and therefore unknown. However, there is a theory that the garmnent was named after the heavyweight boxer John Sullivan who used to wear a similar garment in the boxing ring. The same company has been making this garment for 225 years
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What was King Johns brothers name?
Richard
What was King Johns religion?
He was Christian. He celebrated Christmas and Easter.
What did the courier de bois wear?
coureur de bois usually wore long johns, breeches(pants), a woolen shirt, and a jacket.
What were mens underwear made of in the Victorian time?
womens faces lo jk
What British royal spent over 26000 on underwear in the 1980s?
Princess Di.
What is another name for long johns?
Thermal Underwear
What is another name for long underwear?
long johns Thermals union suit
What is the Swedish word for 'long johns' or 'long underwear'?
Long underwear is "långkalsonger", in Swedish.
What does long johns mean?
Long Johns is the British nickname for the long underwear which is worn on the legs underneath the trousers. They are usually worn as pyjamas during cold weather.
What is a type of clothes that starts with a L?
* long johns / long underwear * leather jacket * linen suit
What are some winter words starting with the letter L?
long underwear / long johns logs (in the fireplace)
What is a word that starts with 'l' and means a kind of underwear?
Liberty bodice Long johns
Things you might find during winter starts with e?
Egg nog, earmuffs.Escamoe. Earl grey.EVERYTHING!ass
What clothing begins with L?
leotards, leg warmers, leather jacket, long dress, London Fog coat, lingerie, long underwear, long johns, loafers
Where did the name long johns come from?
According to Michael Quinion[2], "John" may be a reference to boxer John L. Sullivan, who wore a similar looking garment in the ring. This explanation, however, is uncertain and the word's origin is ultimately unknown.
Where can one purchase men's long johns?
Men's thermal underwear and more specifically long johns can be readily purchased online from companies such as Jockey Asda and Amazon. 'Outdoor' shops on the high street also sell thermal wear.
What is the name of the stick shaped donut?
long johns
