Having legs that are not covered by stockings, pants, or leggings; showing bare skin on the legs.
From 'bare' plus 'legged,' a compound formation describing someone whose legs are visible and uncovered; became more common as clothing fashions evolved.
For centuries, going barelegged was scandalous for women—but men going barelegged in shorts became normal gradually, showing how the exact same body exposure can be appropriate or shocking depending on the fashion era.
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