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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.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 10y agoLong Johns underwear supposedly gets its name from a boxer, John Sullivan, who used to wear similar clothing in the boxing ring. Long Johns have been made in Matlock, Derbyshire, for over two hundred years.
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∙ 16y agoLong Johns were invented on December 7, 1915
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∙ 9y agoThe name long johns is a slang term that first began circulating during the World War II era. The term was used to describe winter undergarments to consumers.
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Did Jasper Johns' wife die?
his wife was Agnes Johns.
Where does Jasper Johns live today?
Wikipedia: J Johns lives in Sharon, Connecticut
Something you wear that start with L?
Something you wear which starts with an L is: Leotard Leopard skin Left sock shoe boot glove Leggings Leg-iron Long johns Labels Lace Lapel Lambrequin Lounge wear Leggings Lingerie Leather jacket, pants, skirt etc. Long dress
Is it safe to mix st johns wart with morphine?
is it safe to take st johns wort with morphine
Does jasper johns have children?
two boys and a wife
What is the name of the stick shaped donut?
long johns
What is another name for long johns?
Thermal Underwear
What is another name for long underwear?
long johns Thermals union suit
What is the birth name of Val Johns?
Val Johns's birth name is Valjean Johns.
What is the birth name of Daniel Johns?
Daniel Johns's birth name is Daniel Paul Johns.
What is the birth name of Margo Johns?
Margo Johns's birth name is Jessie Margaret Johns.
What is the birth name of Cort Johns?
Cort Johns's birth name is Cort Maclean Johns II.
What is the birth name of Hugh Johns?
Hugh Johns's birth name is Hugh Richard Lewis Johns.
What is the birth name of Stratford Johns?
Stratford Johns's birth name is Alan Edgar Stratford-Johns.
What is the birth name of Cathy Johns?
Cathy Johns's birth name is Cathy Campion.
Will people laugh at you if you wear Long Johns?
People should not laugh at if a person wears Long Johns. Most of the time Long Johns cannot be seen they are wore under the pants.
What is the birth name of Kristi Johns?
Kristi Johns's birth name is Kristie Jean Gimenez.
